Grilled Asparagus with Lemon (Printable)

Crisp-tender asparagus grilled with olive oil and finished with sea salt and fresh lemon for a bright, flavorful side dish.

# 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
04 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

05 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F).
02 - Rinse asparagus and trim woody ends from spears.
03 - Place asparagus on a tray, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle spears with salt and pepper.
05 - Arrange asparagus in a single layer on grill grates perpendicular to bars to prevent slipping, or use a grill basket.
06 - Grill for 3-5 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred.
07 - Transfer to a serving platter, squeeze fresh lemon juice over asparagus, and serve with extra lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms ordinary asparagus into something extraordinary with almost zero effort
  • The charred, smoky flavor makes even vegetable skeptics reach for seconds
02 -
  • Thick asparagus needs more time while pencil thin spears can go from perfect to burnt in seconds
  • Do not crowd the grill or the spears will steam instead of developing that smoky char
03 -
  • Let the grilled asparagus rest for a couple of minutes before serving so the juices redistribute
  • Oil the grill grates right before adding the spears to prevent sticking without making them greasy
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