Grilled Asparagus
Charred Asparagus with Lemon — Simple Grilling That Brings Out the Best
The grill's high heat creates beautiful char marks while keeping asparagus spears crisp-tender inside. A squeeze of bright lemon at the end is all these spring vegetables need to shine.
Side DishVegetarianVeganGluten FreeKetoPaleoLow CarbLow CalorieDairy FreeNut FreeWhole30Quick MealsHealthyGrillingSpringSummer
Ingredients
- 1 asparagus bunch, woody ends trimmed
- extra-virgin olive oil
- sea salt
- black pepper, freshly ground
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Fire up your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Let it get properly hot — you want to hear that satisfying sizzle when the asparagus hits the grates.
- Arrange asparagus spears on a large plate and drizzle generously with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, then roll the spears around to coat evenly. Don't be shy with the oil — it prevents sticking and helps create those appealing char marks.
- Lay asparagus perpendicular to the grill grates and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning once halfway through. You're looking for distinct char lines and spears that bend slightly but still have some snap when pierced with a fork.⏱ 8 min
- Transfer to a serving platter and immediately squeeze lemon wedges over the hot asparagus. Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed, then serve right away while they're still warm.