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Grilled asparagus with lemon and Parmesan on a plate

Grilled Asparagus

5 from 2 votes
How to cook grilled asparagus. Perfectly crispy outside and tender inside, it's a fast, easy, and healthy side you'll cook all summer long!
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 8 mins
Total: 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
  

FOR THE GRILLED ASPARAGUS:

  • 1 1/2 pounds thick asparagus*
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

FOR TOPPING (optional):

  • Fresh lemon juice
  • Freshly grated Parmesan
  • Drizzle thick aged balsamic or balsamic glaze
  • Minced shallots mix with lemon juice and a little olive oil
  • Chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, or mint

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the grill to medium heat, 375 degrees F to 400 degrees F (if using a grill pan, preheat it along with the grill). Once the grates are hot, brush them very clean.
  • Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus by holding the stem end in one hand and gripping it near the base with the other. Briskly bend and the asparagus will naturally snap in the right place. Discard the stem ends.
    Green vegetable spears
  • Place the asparagus spears on a baking sheet or serving platter. Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat the asparagus evenly.
    Vegetables on a platter
  • To grill: with tongs, place the asparagus across the grill grates so that the spears are perpendicular to the grates (or place them in an even layer in the pan or grill basket).
    Asparagus spears in a grill pan
  • Close the lid and grill for 6 to 10 minutes, turning the spears once or twice throughout so that they grill evenly.
    Grilled asparagus in a pan
  • Transfer to a platter (I use the same one I used to drizzle the asparagus). Add any desired toppings and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • *For grilling, I recommend thick asparagus spears, as the thin ones can burn quickly and fall through the grates more easily. If you only have thin asparagus, check out my recipe for Roasted Asparagus or grill the asparagus on a cast iron grill pan or grill basket; watch carefully as the thin spears will cook very quickly.
  • TO STORE: Refrigerate asparagus in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days. 
  • TO REHEAT: Rewarm leftovers on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees F. Asparagus can also be reheated in the microwave. 
  • TO FREEZE: Freeze asparagus in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. Note that asparagus that has been frozen will be more mushy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1(of 4)Calories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPotassium: 347mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1287IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 4mg

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