Instructions

• Mix 2 tablespoons of the oil, the parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne pepper, and ½ teaspoon salt to form a paste. Reserve 1 teaspoon of the paste for the asparagus and smear the rest on both sides of the steaks. Allow the steaks to stand at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before grilling.

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  Chopping Parsley

  Zest Then Juice a Lemon

  Mincing Garlic
• Prepare the grill for direct cooking on medium heat (350° to 450°F).
  Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (350° to 450°F).
  Prepare the grill for cooking over medium heat (400°F).
• Remove and discard the tough bottom of each asparagus spear by grasping at each end and blending it gently until it snaps at its natural point of tenderness, usually about two-thirds of the way down the spear.

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  Prepping Asparagus
• Mix the remaining tablespoon of oil and the reserved 1 teaspoon paste, and then brush the mixture on the asparagus. Season the steaks and asparagus evenly with salt and black pepper.
• Grill the steaks over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until cooked to your desired doneness, 8 to 10 minutes for medium rare, turning once or twice. At the same time, grill the asparagus over direct medium heat until crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove the steaks and asparagus from the grill and let the steaks rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve the steaks warm with the asparagus.
  Grill the steaks over medium heat, with the lid closed, until cooked to your desired doneness, 8 to 10 minutes for medium rare, turning once or twice. At the same time, grill the asparagus over medium heat until crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove the steaks and asparagus from the grill and let the steaks rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve the steaks warm with the asparagus.