Grilled Asparagus with Lemon (Printable)

Tender asparagus spears brushed with olive oil and grilled, enhanced with sea salt and fresh lemon juice.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed

→ Oil & Seasoning

02 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt
04 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

05 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges

# How-To:

01 - Heat grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F.
02 - Rinse and trim the woody ends from asparagus spears.
03 - Place asparagus on a tray, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle asparagus with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
05 - Lay asparagus in a single layer across grill grates or into a grill basket to prevent slipping.
06 - Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until tender with light charring.
07 - Transfer asparagus to a serving platter, squeeze fresh lemon juice over top, and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • It tastes sophisticated but requires almost no skill, just oil, salt, and heat.
  • Those charred edges are addictive in a way raw asparagus could never be.
  • It's fast enough for a weeknight side but elegant enough for company.
02 -
  • Asparagus can go from perfect to mushy in about 30 seconds, so set a timer and don't wander off to chat.
  • Pat the spears dry before oiling them, because water makes them steam instead of char.
03 -
  • Oil the grates, not just the asparagus, so nothing sticks and you get better char marks.
  • A grill basket eliminates the anxiety of spears rolling around and lets you focus on flavor instead of rescue operations.
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