Description

This simple and delicious grilled asparagus recipe makes a perfect healthy side dish. Fresh asparagus is tossed with olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper, then grilled to tender perfection with a slight char. Finished with a drizzle of lemon juice and optional garnishes of Parmesan or red pepper flakes, it’s a refreshing, flavorful, and easy-to-make addition to any meal.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed

Seasonings & Oils

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Garnishes (Optional)

Grated Parmesan cheese
Red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat to ensure it’s hot enough for grilling the asparagus evenly and achieving a nice char.
Prepare Asparagus: Place the trimmed asparagus in a large bowl or on a tray. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper. Toss well to coat each spear evenly with the seasoning and oil.
Arrange on Grill: Lay the asparagus spears perpendicular to the grill grates or use a grill basket to prevent them from falling through the bars.
Grill Asparagus: Cook the asparagus for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are tender yet still have slight crispness with a pleasant char on the outside.
Finish and Serve: Remove the asparagus from the grill, drizzle with lemon juice if using, and garnish with grated Parmesan or red pepper flakes as desired. Serve warm immediately.

Notes

Choose medium-thick asparagus spears for the best texture and to avoid overcooking thin stalks.
You can grill asparagus on foil or in a grill basket for easier cleanup and to prevent spears from falling through the grates.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 60
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 200 mg
Fat: 4.5 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 4 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg