Grilled Asparagus with Lemon & Garlic

• 1  lb  Asparagus
• 3  tablespoon  olive oil
• 1/4  teaspoon  paprika
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1  teaspoon  grated lemon zest
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

Destalk asparagus. In a small bowl, combine oil, garlic, zest, and paprika and stir with a fork. Lay asparagus side by side and pierce on two wooden skewers to form a raft. Place rafts on the grill and brush with oil mixture. Cook to desired tenderness and season with salt and pepper.

Yield: About 4 servings
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: varies
Ease of preparation: Easy

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen