Grilled Asparagus with Lemon (Print Version)

Tender asparagus grilled with olive oil, sea salt, and fresh lemon for a simple, elegant side dish ready in minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed

→ Oil & Seasoning

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

→ Garnish

05 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat grill to medium-high temperature of 400°F.
02 - Rinse asparagus spears and trim woody ends from the base.
03 - Place asparagus on a tray, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over the asparagus.
05 - Position asparagus in a single layer on grill grates perpendicular to bars to prevent slipping, or use a grill basket.
06 - Grill for 3 to 5 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until spears are tender and display light charring.
07 - Transfer grilled asparagus to a serving platter, squeeze fresh lemon juice over top, and accompany with additional lemon wedges.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Ready in under 15 minutes from start to finish
  • The natural sweetness emerges perfectly over high heat
  • Works alongside anything else on the grill without extra pans
02 -
  • Thick spears work better than pencil thin ones which can burn too fast
  • Do not crowd the grill or the asparagus will steam instead of char
03 -
  • Use tongs not a fork to turn the spears without piercing them
  • Let them rest for 2 minutes after grilling before squeezing the lemon
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