Grilled Asparagus with Lemon (Printable Version)

Tender asparagus grilled with olive oil and finished with sea salt and fresh lemon for a simple, elegant side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed

→ Oil & Seasoning

02 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
03 - ½ tsp flaky sea salt (or kosher salt, to taste)
04 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

05 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its ready in under 15 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
  • The high heat brings out a natural sweetness you never knew asparagus had
02 -
  • Dry asparagus equals better grill marks—excess moisture steams instead of sears
  • Laying spears perpendicular to the grates prevents them from falling through
03 -
  • Use a grill basket if you are nervous about spears falling through the grates
  • Let the asparagus rest for 2 minutes after grilling before serving
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