Chargrilled asparagus with parmesan and breadcrumbs

Name: Chargrilled asparagus with parmesan and breadcrumbs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: British recipes
Ingredients: 20g butter; 50g fresh breadcrumbs; Grated zest of 1 lemon; 2 tbsp unsalted nonpareille capers, drained and rinsed; 250g asparagus bunch, woody ends snapped off, brushed with a little oil; 20g Parmesan shavings

Published: 31 May 11
Updated: 18 Mar 24

Test kitchen approved

Serve this tender, zesty, chargrilled asparagus recipe as a side dish – alongside barbecued lamb or roast chicken would work well – or as a starter for a spring menu.

Serves 4
Takes 15 minutes to make

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Ingredients

20g butter
50g fresh breadcrumbs
Grated zest of 1 lemon
2 tbsp unsalted nonpareille capers, drained and rinsed
250g asparagus bunch, woody ends snapped off, brushed with a little oil
20g Parmesan shavings

Method

Melt the butter in a non-stick pan over a medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and fry until crisp. Stir in the lemon zest and capers, then season well.
Meanwhile, heat a griddle over a high heat and cook the asparagus for 4-5 minutes until tender.
Serve the chargrilled asparagus topped with the zesty breadcrumbs and Parmesan shavings.

Recipe from June 2011 Issue

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 146kcals
Fat: 9g (4g saturated)
Protein: 5.1g
Carbohydrates: 11.6g (1.5g sugar)
Fibre: 1.8g
Salt: 0.7g

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