Grilled Asparagus Recipe

Trim the Asparagus

Rinse the asparagus under cold water. Trim off the woody ends of the asparagus by about 1-2 inches.

Season the Asparagus

In a large bowl, toss the trimmed asparagus with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

Preheat the Grill

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Grill Asparagus

Place the asparagus directly on the grill grates. Grill for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until they are tender and have grill marks.

Sauté Shallots

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the finely chopped shallots and cook until they are translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Add Vinegar and Wine

Pour in the white wine vinegar and white wine. Bring the mixture to a boil and allow it to reduce by half, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate Orange Juice

Add the fresh orange juice and continue to cook until the mixture reduces again by half, approximately 3-4 minutes.

Whisk in Butter

Reduce heat to low, and whisk in the cold cubed butter, a few pieces at a time, until the sauce is smooth and emulsified. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.

Plate the Asparagus

Carefully remove the grilled asparagus from the grill and place them on a serving platter.

Drizzle Sauce

Drizzle the citrus beurre blanc over the grilled asparagus.

Garnish

Sprinkle crumbled Cotija cheese and chopped parsley over the top before serving.