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Recipe courtesy of The Neelys

Show: Down Home with the Neelys

Episode: Get Out of My Way (Foods that Gina Craves)

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Grilled Asparagus & BBQ Butter (01:43)

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

Watch how to make this recipe.

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.

My Private Notes

Name: 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; 4 ounces paprika; 2 ounces white sugar; 1 teaspoon onion powder