Easy Grilled Asparagus
Easy Grilled Asparagus is tender with a subtle smoky flavor. Tossed simply with olive oil, salt and pepper. A healthy and delicious quick side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb medium size asparagus, ends trimmed see recipe notes for tips
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper
- lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
If using an indoor grill pan heat to medium heat and brush cooking oil directly on pan. For an outdoor grill heat to medium high heat (about 400°). Depending on your grill you may need to brush grates with cooking oil.
- Place trimmed asparagus on a large pan or plate and drizzle with olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. I usually do about 1/2 teaspoon of each. Give the pan a good shake or roll back and forth with hands to coat spears in seasonings.
- Lay asparagus directly on grill. If using an outdoor grill make sure to place spears in the opposite direction of the grill grates so they don't fall through. Grill for 6 minutes on first side, flip with tongs and grill another 5 minutes or until desired tenderness.
- Serve with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
Tips:
Trimming Asparagus- The ends of asparagus are fibrous and woody so it's not pleasant to eat. You can snap the ends or use a sharp knife. Generally you'll need to pull off at least 1-inch, sometimes 2. The ends will automatically snap off where the tender part of the spear starts and the woodsy part begins. I typically use a knife because it's quicker and I get a clean cut.
Seasoning Asparagus- Aside from olive oil, salt and pepper, you can add other seasonings like garlic powder, chili powder, red pepper flakes, lemon pepper, etc... Freshly grated parmesan cheese is another great way to finish asparagus. After you plate the cooked asparagus sprinkle with parm cheese and red pepper flakes.
If You Don't Have A Grill- Roasted asparagus is just as delicious and caramelizes nicely in a hot oven. Heat oven to 425℉. Follow the same steps for preparing the spears. Place on a large sheet pan with a rimmed edge and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Give it a good shake to coat each piece well and roast for 10-12 minutes or until desired tenderness.
Nutritional facts include about 5-6 spears.
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be understood as an estimate rather than a guarantee. The Menu Maid makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.