Grilled Asparagus with Barbecue Butter
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
2 pounds large asparagus, trimmed
1 teaspoon Neelys BBQ seasoning, recipe follows
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper
Barbecue butter
1 tablespoon Neelys BBQ seasoning, recipe follows
1 stick butter, slightly softened
Neelys BBQ Seasoning
4 ounces paprika
2 ounces white sugar
1 teaspoon onion powder
Directions
- Break off ends of asparagus.
- For the butter:
- Mix rub into butter. Spread the butter mixture lengthwise across a piece of plastic wrap. Roll the butter up tightly into a log and twist the ends. Refrigerate.
- Preheat grill. If using a stovetop grill, use medium-high heat. Gently toss asparagus with seasoning, oil and salt and pepper, to taste. Grill asparagus until tender, turning once, about 6 minutes. Serve with barbecue butter.
Neelys BBQ Seasoning
- Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
