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Grilled asparagus spears, a great example of how to grill asparagus, are arranged neatly in a white tray and garnished with two lemon wedges on a wooden table.
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How To Grill Asparagus

Learn How to Grill Asparagus with this foolproof recipe using just 4 simple ingredients for perfectly flavored, crisp-tender asparagus in about 10 minutes. This deliciously seasoned side dish will become your new summer favorite!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 36kcal
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil
  • salt and pepper
  • lemon wedges for serving optional

Instructions

  • Prepare your asparagus by washing it, trimming the cut end, and tossing it with the oil of your choice.
  • Add a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper to the oily asparagus.
  • Preheat your grill over medium-high heat. Clean and oil the grates. (I do this with a cleaning brush, and then I dip a paper towel in oil and rub it on the grates; this helps everything to not stick.)
  • Reduce the heat to medium or medium-high, and place your asparagus on the grill so that it is crossing the grates. (Don't place the asparagus parallel to the grate or the spears will fall in!)
  • Allow the asparagus to cook 3-4 minutes and then roll or flip them over so that they can cook on the second side. 
  • Cook an additional 3-4 minutes or until bright green and tender. 
  • Remove from the heat and place on a serving platter.
  • Add additional salt and pepper to taste and squeeze of fresh lemon juice if you'd like.

Notes

Fast Cooking: Asparagus cooks fast, generally under 10 minutes depending on big your asparagus spears are and how hot your grill is. If you are working with other grilled goods (meat) plan on 10 minutes or less for the cook time so that everything comes off the grill hot at the same time. 
Flavorings for Asparagus:
  • The lemon is optional but it's pretty and adds a nice brightness to the dish.
  • Beyond salt and pepper, try garlic powder or herbs like thyme and rosemary.
  • Parmesan cheese is also a delicious addition to grilled asparagus.
  • After removing from the grill, the asparagus can be drizzled or tossed with balsamic glaze for another fabulous flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 of 6 servings | Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 572IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg