Grilled Asparagus with Lemon (Printable)

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

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# How-To Steps:

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 with salt and pepper.
05 - Arrange asparagus in a single layer on grill grates perpendicular 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 Hints:

01 -
  • The high heat transforms asparagus into something sweet and smoky, nothing like the steamed version most of us grew up eating
  • Ready in under 15 minutes but looks fancy enough for dinner parties
  • Requires just five ingredients you probably already have
02 -
  • Thick asparagus spears need more time on the grill, test doneness by piercing with a knife at the thickest part
  • The char marks are not just pretty, they provide the smoky flavor that makes this dish special
  • Do not skip the lemon squeeze right before serving, it wakes up all the other flavors
03 -
  • If your asparagus is varying in thickness, separate them by size so you can remove the thinner ones first
  • Room temperature asparagus cooks more evenly than cold straight from the fridge
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