Grilled Asparagus with Lemon (Print Version)

Tender asparagus grilled with olive oil, sea salt, and fresh lemon juice. A simple, elegant side dish ready in 13 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb fresh asparagus spears, woody ends 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 Make It:

01 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F.
02 - Rinse asparagus spears and trim away tough woody ends.
03 - Arrange asparagus on a large tray or plate. Drizzle olive oil over spears and toss to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly over oiled asparagus.
05 - Place asparagus perpendicular to grill grates or use a grill basket. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes per side, turning once or twice, until tender-crisp with light char marks.
06 - Transfer grilled asparagus to serving platter. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over spears and serve with additional lemon wedges alongside.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The high heat transforms ordinary asparagus into something extraordinary with minimal effort and just five minutes of prep time
  • That irresistible smoky char combined with bright lemon makes even vegetable skeptics reach for seconds
02 -
  • Dry asparagus is crucial. Any moisture on the surface will steam the vegetable instead of giving you those desirable charred lines
  • Thick spears work better here. Thin asparagus cooks too fast and becomes stringy on the grill before developing good flavor
03 -
  • Roll the asparagus around occasionally instead of just flipping once for more even charring
  • Let the spears rest for a minute after grilling before squeezing the lemon so the juice really soaks in
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