Grilled Asparagus Side Dish (Printable version)

Tender asparagus spears brushed with olive oil and grilled, finished with sea salt and fresh lemon juice.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed

→ Oil & Seasoning

02 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
03 - ½ tsp flaky sea salt
04 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

05 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat grill to medium-high, approximately 400°F.
02 - Rinse asparagus and remove woody ends.
03 - Place asparagus on tray, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle asparagus with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
05 - Position asparagus perpendicular to grill grates or in a grill basket in a single layer.
06 - Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred.
07 - Transfer to serving platter, squeeze lemon juice over the asparagus, and provide extra lemon wedges.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The way the high heat brings out asparaguss natural sweetness while creating those irresistible smoky char lines
  • How something so simple and quick can feel elegant enough for dinner parties but casual enough for Tuesday nights
02 -
  • Wooden asparagus stems are unpleasant to eat so always trim them properly before cooking
  • Overcrowding the grill causes steaming instead of grilling so work in batches if needed
03 -
  • Room temperature asparagus grills more evenly than cold straight from the fridge
  • A pair of long tongs is your best friend here for easy flipping without damaging delicate spears
Return