Serves 4
Grilled Asparagus With Prosciutto And Orange Mayonnaise
- Prep Time 10 Minutes
- Cooking Time 25 Minutes
- Method Direct Heat
Ingredients
- Mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 500g asparagus
- 1½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 120g thinly sliced prosciutto
Instructions
- Instructions
- 1. Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (180° to 230°C).
- 02 In a small bowl whisk the mayonnaise ingredients.
- Remove and discard the tough bottom of each asparagus spear by grasping each end and bending it gently until it snaps at its
- natural point of tenderness, usually two-thirds of the way down the spear. For very thick spears, after snapping off the thick ends,
- use a vegetable peeler to peel off the outer skin from the bottom half of each spear.
- 03
- Spread the asparagus on a large plate. Drizzle the oil over the top and season evenly with the salt and pepper. Turn the spears until
- they are evenly coated.
- 04
- Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the asparagus (perpendicular to the grate) over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until
- browned in spots but not charred, 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove from the grill and keep warm.
- 05
- Grill the prosciutto slices over direct medium heat just until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes, turning once. Remove from the grill and cut each
- slice into pieces.
- 06
- 07 Arrange the prosciutto and asparagus on four plates and spoon the mayonnaise over the top. Serve immediately
- Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
- Braai Time: 8-11 Minutes
- Total Time: 25 Minutes
- Serves: 4
- Skill Level: Easy
- Cooking Method: Direct Heat
- Braai Temperature: 180°C-230°C
