Easy Grilled Asparagus - If you're looking for tender, crisp asparagus perfectly cooked, you need to check out our recipe for how to grill asparagus in foil!
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Fresh asparagus is one of our favorite vegetable sides during the summer and our favorite way to make it is on the grill.
Grilled asparagus is easy to make, packed with nutrients (see below), and a wonderful canvas for a variety of flavor profiles. Here, we opt for lemon or freshly grated Parmesan cheese, but simple butter, salt and pepper are great too. You have my permission to play with your food just this once to find the options that work for you.
Asparagus is a great source of vitamins A, C, E, and K, as well as fiber.
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Why should you grill your asparagus?
Grilled asparagus means you lock in the nutrients that boiling would take away. I find it also makes it tender without being overcooked or mushy. Grilling your asparagus also adds flavor. Grilling asparagus in tinfoil means you won't lose any between the grates of your grill and helps you cook it perfectly every time. No burning!
Ingredients
- fresh asparagus
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt and black pepper
For serving (optional):
- lemons
- fresh Parmesan cheese
- butter
This is meant to be a brief overview of our asparagus recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.
Instructions
Here's the best way to make perfect grilled asparagus:
- Preheat the grill to 350 degrees F.
- Clean and trim asparagus.
- Add asparagus to a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle on salt and pepper.
- Place a piece of aluminum foil onto the grill grates of your hot grill.
- Place asparagus on top of the foil and grill for 5-8 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Equipment
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- Tinfoil
- Gas Grill
- Santoku Knife and Cutting Board
- Baking Sheet
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Recipe Variations
The first time you try any new recipe we recommend that you make it just as it is written on the recipe card since that is how our recipe has been tested. However, the next time you make our easy side dish recipe, you might want to try one of these ideas:
- Thinly sliced red, yellow, and orange peppers along with onions are a great addition.
- Dill, chives, and tarragon complement asparagus. Tuck fresh herbs into the foil packets before grilling. An easy way to add more flavor is to sprinkle a little bit of your favorite seasoning blend on top of the asparagus. Italian seasoning, Mediterranean seasoning, or lemon pepper are all delicious with asparagus.
- Add crumbled bacon just before serving.
- Serve this asparagus with our beloved Cowboy Butter for loads of extra flavor.
Tips
- Always cut off the woody part of the stem.
- Thin asparagus will need less time to cook than thicker spears. If you have a couple of thick asparagus spears, use a vegetable peeler to trim them down a bit so that they all cook evenly.
Grilled Asparagus
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Equipment
- Tinfoil
- Gas Grill
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus approximately 1 bunch or 12 - 18 untrimmed spears
- 2-3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Lemons optional
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to 350 degrees F; medium-high heat
- Clean and trim the ends of the asparagus with a knife or snap them off by hand; placing them on a baking sheet1 lb asparagus
- Drizzle with olive oil2-3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Sprinkle on salt and pepper to tasteSalt to taste, Pepper to taste
- Divide the asparagus spears into four servings and wrap with tinfoil
- Grill asparagus directly 5-8 minutes, depending on size, turning frequently
- Serve immediately with grilled or fresh lemons slices or freshly grated parmesan cheese if you likeLemons, Freshly grated parmesan cheese
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Holly M says
I love this time of year because GRILLING! No heat in the house, and foil means not many dishes!
Anyhow, I tried this recipe and thought it was very good. Thank you