Tandoori Asparagus

Tandoori Asparagus

(Spicy Grilled Asparagus)

Ingredients (serves 4- 6)

• 1 lb asparagus

Marinade:

• ¼ olive oil
• 2 TBS lemon juice
• 1 TBS finely minced garlic
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp clove powder
• 1 tsp toasted ground cumin powder

Method

• Wash asparagus and let dry. Remove the fibrous, inedible part from the bottom of the asparagus by breaking it off.
• Mix all marinade ingredients in a large freezer bag.  Add asparagus and coat well by shaking sealed bag
• Marinade for 2 hrs.
• Using grill basket, grill asparagus over direct medium heat with the lid closed, until nicely marked and crisp-tender – 6 to 8 minutes, rolling occasionally
• Remove from grill and serve