Caesar Grilled Asparagus

When I saw this Caesar grilled asparagus recipe on Kevin’s Closet Cooking, I couldn’t wait to make it! What’s not to love about crisp, tender grilled asparagus with a delicious, tangy Caesar dressing drizzled on top, with some homemade croutons, freshly cracked black pepper, and tons of freshly shaved parmesan? I adapted this recipe by making my garlic and herb croutons. This easy asparagus recipe is my new favorite Italian side dish, and it pairs nicely with crispy chicken parmesan and some spaghetti with mizithra and browned butter.

Caesar Grilled Asparagus

Caesar Dressing:

• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 tsp buttermilk
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 small clove of garlic, minced
• ½ anchovy, minced
• ¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ tsp Dijon mustard
• Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Caesar Grilled Asparagus:

• ½ cup homemade herb and garlic croutons
• 1 bunch of asparagus, wooden ends trimmed
• 1-2 tsp olive oil
• Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
• Parmesan, shaved

How to Make Caesar Grilled Asparagus

Make the homemade garlic and herb croutons – click here for the instructions. 

Make the Caesar dressing by whisking the mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice, minced garlic, minced anchovy, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, until well combined. Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Cook the asparagus by heating a grill pan over medium-high heat.

Toss the asparagus spears with olive oil, then season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper; toss to coat evenly. Place into the grill pan and cook, flipping occasionally, for 4-5 minutes, or until crisp-tender and slightly charred. Place on a serving plate.

To serve, drizzle the top of the asparagus with some Caesar dressing, then top with homemade croutons, freshly shaved parmesan, and lots of freshly cracked pepper, to taste.

Serve immediately. Enjoy.