Sonoma Diet - Grilled Asparagus With Parmesan Curls

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   In a large skillet cook asparagus in a small amount of boiling water for 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain well.

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   Meanwhile, for marinade, in a 2-quart rectangular baking dish stir together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

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   Add drained asparagus, turning to coat.

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   Cover and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.

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   Drain asparagus, discarding marinade.

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   Place asparagus on a grill tray or in a grill basket.

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   For a charcoal grill, grill asparagus on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 3 to 5 minutes or until asparagus is tender and beginning to brown, turning once halfway through grilling.

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   (For a gas grill, preheat grill.

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    Reduce heat to medium.

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    Place asparagus on grill rack over heat.

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    Cover and grill as above.)

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    Arrange asparagus on a serving platter.

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    Working over asparagus, use a cheese plane or vegetable peeler to cut thin, wide strips from the side of Parmesan cheese block.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.