Grilled Asparagus

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the grill, setting the burners to high. Oil the grate.

2. 2

   Break off the woody stems of the asparagus. Thread

3. 3

   6 asparagus spears together on two skewers: insert the first skewer just below the asparagus tips, and the second skewer about 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the base. This so-called asparagus raft makes grilling easier, since the asparagus can be easily turned with tongs without falling through the gaps in the grate. You can also use a grill wok or grill basket.

4. 4

   Brush the asparagus with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill the asparagus for 2 to 4 minutes (depending on the size

5. 5

   of the asparagus) on each side. Remove the skewers

6. 6

   before serving.