5 from 18 votes
Lemon Garlic Grilled Asparagus
Hello lemon garlic grilled asparagus offers tender asparagus spears coated in a bright lemon and garlic marinade, wrapped in foil, and cooked on the grill until tender. The grilling method softens the asparagus while preserving its fresh flavors, enhanced by lemon juice, zest, and seasoning for a balanced, savory side dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
59 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus trimmed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- lemon zest
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste, ground
Instructions
- Preheat grill on medium heat.
- Place asparagus in a large shallow bowl. Sprinkle with lemon juice, olive oil and minced garlic, tossing to coast. Sprinkle on lemon zest, then season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the asparagus between two large squares of aluminum foil. Wrap up the foil, pinching the ends to seal.
- Place foil packets on the grill, directly over flame. Grill for 10 to 20 minutes, depending on thickness of asparagus, or to desired doneness.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
59kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
238mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
855IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 59kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 238mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 855IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.