Grilled Asparagus
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How to cook the BEST grilled asparagus ever. Crispy outside and tender inside, it's a fast, easy, and healthy side that goes with anything!
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Ingredients
For The Grilled Asparagus:
- 1 ½ pounds thick asparagus*
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ 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°F to 400°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.
- 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.
- 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).
- Close the lid and grill for 6 to 10 minutes, turning the spears once or twice throughout so that they grill evenly.
- 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
- *INGREDIENT NOTE: 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°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 Information
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Serving
1(of 4)
Calories
66kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Potassium
347mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1287IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 4) | |
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Potassium | 347mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1287IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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