Grilled Cedar Planked Asparagus and Mushrooms
Asparagus is one, if not my favorite grilled vegetable! Crisp, flavorful and versatile come to mind when asparagus is in season, ok green and funny looking dance though my thoughts also. I have been on a grilling plank kick this past month due in part to my friends over at www.GrillingPlanks.biz and their wonderful donation of Cedar grilling Planks. This recipe is quick, easy and flavorful.
Ingredients
One bunch of fresh asparagus, Several crimini mushrooms, sliced Fire salt – www.myspicesage.com
3 tablespoons – Olive oil
Cedar plank – soaked, heated and oiled
Preparation
Rinse and snap off the bases. Coat asparagus and mushrooms with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle lightly with Fire salt (or seasoning of your choice).
Preparation of grilling plank = heat grill to 350° F, place soaked plank over direct heat for 5 minutes, remove and oil the heated side. Place grilling plank with oiled side up on your grill, place asparagus and mushrooms on oiled side of plank. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes over direct heat until tender but firm. Keep a squirt bottle of water handy in case your cedar plank catches fire. Just sqirt the plank till the fire goes out and keep on cooking.
Warning – Never walk away from your grill while plank cooking!
The flavors from the asparagus and mushrooms combined with the smokiness of the cedar plank are hard to describe but I always find it easy to eat the whole thing!
Gary
Looks tasty! I love to cedar plank salmon but I’ve never tried vegetables. Thanks for the easy to follow instructions about cooking with a wood plank.
Such good flavors and healthy too! Thanks Gary for another tasty treat.
I have been using Cedar Planks for years and last year I won the Grand Prize from Larry Hinzman’s Company( see above comment) I will add this to our menu! Thanks Gary!