Grilled Asparagus With Buttery Breadcrumbs

Adapted from a recipe by Caroline Cope at Serious Eats. http://bit.ly/9OmHPr

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs asparagus
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1  tablespoon champagne vinegar
• 1  lemon, zest of
• 1⁄2  lemon, juice of
• 1  teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
•  fresh ground black pepper
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup  dry breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Wash, dry and trim off the woody ends of the asparagus.
2. Combine asparagus, olive oil, vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, 1/2 tsp salt and black pepper in a large zip-top bag. Marinate 30 minutes at room temperature, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
3. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill asparagus until nicely charred, 2-3 minutes per side.
4. Meanwhile, melt butter in a small skillet. Add breadcrumbs and remaining 1/4 tsp salt and cook, stirring often, until dark golden brown and very fragrant. Serve asparagus with breadcrumbs on top.