Grilled Asparagus – a Summertime Treat

We can’t get enough of this easy grilled asparagus recipe! Grilled Asparagus is the perfect accompaniment to any meal. With a crisp lemon flavor, this asparagus is simple, quick, and absolutely delicious. Lemon and garlic give the asparagus a subtle kick of flavor that perfectly compliments the grilled asparagus.

Grilled asparagus is amazingly easy to prepare and it cooks in 10 minutes or less, making it a fantastic BBQ side dish. It goes great with any protein you’re preparing and can be cooked right along side it, which makes it perfect for your next backyard BBQ.

How to make Grilled Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1 bunch asparagus, woody ends trimmed
• Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Lemon wedges*, optional, for squeezing
• Lemon Vinaigrette, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
2. Toss the asparagus spears with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and grill for 6 to 8 minutes, or until charred but still bright green, flipping or rolling once.
3. Squeeze with lemon, or drizzle with lemon vinaigrette, and serve.

Tips for Making Grilled Asparagus

• Buy medium-sized stalks. If your asparagus is too thin, then it may burn quickly or fall through the grates. If they’re too thick, then they tend to be woody and stringy. Medium stalks are not only easy to work with, but they have a nice, crispy finish everyone will love.
• Trim the ends of the asparagus where the stem naturally breaks. Pick up a piece and bend it near the cut end. This should give you a good indicator of where the woody ends stop and the tender asparagus starts. Then, simply snap them there, no knife required.
• Fully preheat your grill. If you’re grill isn’t hot enough, your asparagus will get cooked through and wilt before it has a chance to char on the grill. Those crispy bites are the best and you don’t want to miss out on them.
• Stay close by. Once your asparagus is on the grill, don’t close the lid and walk away. Keep an eye on them, rotating often to ensure even cooking. They may be done faster or slower than the recipe calls for based on your grill temperature and the thickness of your asparagus.