Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Asparagus

Name: Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 16 appetizers.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 pound bacon strips; 16 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

I tried this at a friend's house and modified the recipe to appeal to my family's tastes. I recommend cooking it outside on the grill. It's great for any celebration. —Karyl Tobel, Helena, Montana

Ingredients

2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound bacon strips
16 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

Directions

In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oil and garlic. Wrap a bacon strip around each asparagus spear. Thread eight asparagus spears onto two parallel soaked wooden skewers. Repeat with remaining asparagus. Grill, covered, over medium-low heat 18-20 minutes or until bacon is crisp, turning occasionally. Brush with soy sauce mixture.

Originally published as Wrapped Asparagus Spears in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2016