Grilled BBQ asparagus

Name: Grilled BBQ asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 11 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) medium asparagus; 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil; ½ tsp (2 ml) smoked paprika (or regular sweet paprika); ½ tsp (2 ml) dried oregano; ½ tsp (2 ml) garlic powder; ¼ tsp (1 ml) salt; ¼ tsp (1 ml) freshly ground black pepper; ½ lemon; Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)

Preparation 5 min
Cooking 6 min
Servings 4
Freezing I do not suggest

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Grilled asparagus

1 lb (450 g) medium asparagus
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
½ tsp (2 ml) smoked paprika (or regular sweet paprika)
½ tsp (2 ml) dried oregano
½ tsp (2 ml) garlic powder
¼ tsp (1 ml) salt
¼ tsp (1 ml) freshly ground black pepper
½ lemon
Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)

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Preparation

Preheat BBQ to maximum power (about 500°F / 260°C).
Break the tough end off one asparagus spear by hand (it breaks naturally at the junction between the tender part and the fibrous part). Use this asparagus as a guide to cut the ends of the other asparagus at the same spot with a knife, for perfectly even cooking.
In a large bowl, toss the asparagus with olive oil, smoked paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper, until they are well coated on all sides.
Oil the grates. Place asparagus perpendicular to the BBQ bars to prevent them from falling through the grate. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, until they are tender with still a slight crunch and well marked by the grates. Do NOT over-cook. Mushy asparagus is ordinary.
Transfer to a serving plate. Squeeze the juice from half a lemon over top and give a final turn of the pepper mill.
Garnish with red pepper flakes for those who like heat. Serve hot immediately.