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Grilled asparagus with soy-butter

Grilled, barbecued or griddled asparagus is super-easy to make and can be served with all sorts of interesting sauces. This version is made with a simple combination of soy, butter and grilled lemon juice and served with chilli. It's zingy and delicious - a perfect companion to grilled meat or fish.  
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g asparagus green
  • 30 g soft butter or margarine
  • 1 lemon halved
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • Half a red chilli

Method
 

  1. Preheat the BBQ, grill or griddle pan.
  2. Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus, discard these.
  3. Cook the lemon and asparagus for 5-6 minutes until lightly charred (turning over the asparagus several times).
  4. Mix the butter with the soy sauce. Slice the chilli into thin rings.
  5. Put the hot asparagus in a serving dish, spoon over some soy butter, then squeeze the grilled lemon juice over.
  6. Garnish with the chilli rings.