Jun 04 2026
RestaurantsWater St. CaféGrilled Asparagus & Broccolini Recipe

Grilled Asparagus & Broccolini Recipe

Inspired by Water St. Café
Time1h
Serves4

Salsa verde, pickled chili, crispy garlic

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Salsa Verde

Pickled Chili

Crispy Garlic

Method

Preparation of Pickled Chili

  1. 1

    Pickle the Chilies

    Combine white vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve. Pour over the whole chili peppers in a jar and let sit for at least 30 minutes.

Preparation of Salsa Verde

  1. 2

    Make Salsa Verde

    In a food processor, combine parsley, basil, capers, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and adjust seasoning as needed.

Cooking the Vegetables

  1. 3

    Grill the Asparagus and Broccolini

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Toss the asparagus and broccolini with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill for 4-5 minutes until tender and slightly charred.

Making Crispy Garlic

  1. 4

    Prepare Crispy Garlic

    Thinly slice the garlic cloves. Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and fry until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Serve

    Arrange the grilled asparagus and broccolini on a platter. Drizzle with salsa verde, top with pickled chili, and sprinkle crispy garlic on top. Enjoy!

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