Chargrilled asparagus with parmesan and breadcrumbs
- Published: 31 May 11
- Updated: 18 Mar 24
Serve this tender, zesty, chargrilled asparagus recipe as a side dish – alongside barbecued lamb or roast chicken would work well – or as a starter for a spring menu.
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Serves 4
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Takes 15 minutes to make
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Ingredients
- 20g butter
- 50g fresh breadcrumbs
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp unsalted nonpareille capers, drained and rinsed
- 250g asparagus bunch, woody ends snapped off, brushed with a little oil
- 20g Parmesan shavings
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Method
- Melt the butter in a non-stick pan over a medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and fry until crisp. Stir in the lemon zest and capers, then season well.
- Meanwhile, heat a griddle over a high heat and cook the asparagus for 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Serve the chargrilled asparagus topped with the zesty breadcrumbs and Parmesan shavings.
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- Recipe from June 2011 Issue
Nutrition
Nutrition: per serving
- Calories
- 146kcals
- Fat
- 9g (4g saturated)
- Protein
- 5.1g
- Carbohydrates
- 11.6g (1.5g sugar)
- Fibre
- 1.8g
- Salt
- 0.7g
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I love this recipe because it is simple and delicious and the flavours can be appreciated and enjoyed. It is also something to look forward to each May, as the British asparagus season is so short.