Grilled Caesar Asparagus

If grilled asparagus and a caesar salad had a baby - it would be Grilled Caesar asparagus.  That's the best way I know to describe this dish.😂 Fresh asparagus tossed in a cheesy, lemony, homemade Caesar dressing, grilled to charred perfection and served with a crusty, toasted baguette.  Hungry yet?🤣
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The asparagus fan club at our house is very small.  I am it's only member.🤣  So it probably goes without saying that I don't make a lot of asparagus for myself at home.  It would be great if I could buy a single serving at a time instead of a big bundle.

This asparagus was more than just a side dish.  I actually made a meal out of it.  And since I'm all alone in the asparagus loving camp over here, I feel like I can throw this asparagus on the grill alongside a steak for my meat loving husband next time and we can both have a meal that we crave.🥩  

Grilled Caesar Asparagus
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1 egg yolk
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons anchovy paste
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup + 3 Tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
5 inch long baguette, cut into 1/2" thick slices
2 pounds (1/2" thick) asparagus

Whisk together lemon juice, egg yolk, garlic, Worcestershire, mustard, anchovy paste, 1/2 t salt & 1/4 t pepper. 

Whisk in 1/2 c. oil until smooth.  

Whisk in grated parmesan. 

Brush bread with 3 T. oil.  Sprinkle with 1/4 t. salt and 1/4 t. pepper. 

Grill bread until browned.  Cube.

Toss asparagus with 1/3 c. dressing. 

Arrange asparagus on grill and cook 2-5 minutes until charred.  

Transfer asparagus to a platter.  Top with cubed bread, shredded parmesan and remaining dressing. 

Ciao!

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