How to Grill Asparagus
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
4 mins
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Total Time
9 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
54 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
How to Grill Asparagus
Description
This recipe emphasizes the importance of selecting thick asparagus spears for grilling, as they hold up better to direct heat without becoming too soft. The fibrous ends are removed by snapping where they naturally break, improving texture. Coating the asparagus evenly with olive oil and seasoning with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper enhances flavor and prevents sticking to the grill grates.
Placing the spears perpendicular to grill bars ensures they don’t fall through and allows even contact with heat. Grilling with the lid closed accelerates cooking while retaining moisture, cooking for about 6 to 10 minutes until spears are tender but still crisp. Turning and rolling the spears during grilling creates uniform char marks and flavor. Serving can be warm or room temperature, optionally garnished with additional olive oil and lemon wedges for brightness.
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus , (choose thick spears)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- lemon if desired, wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat, about 350°F to 400°F, and brush the grill grates clean.
- Remove the woody ends of the asparagus by snapping the ends off. Bend each stalk gently about ⅔ of the way down the stalk until it naturally breaks where the woody part begins. If desired, use a knife to trim the ends of the stalks to tidy up the cuts. Discard the ends.
- Place the asparagus spears in a shallow bowl or on a platter or baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and toss the spears with your hands to coat. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and toss again.
- Place the asparagus across the grill grates perpendicular to the bars. Grill with the lid closed for 6 to 10 minutes or until the spears are tender and crisp. Use tongs to roll the spears for even grill marks.
- Transfer to a platter and if desired, drizzle with more olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. Can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 54 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 54kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 584mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 857IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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