Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Olive Oil (Printable Version)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb fresh asparagus spears, woody ends trimmed

→ Oil & Seasoning

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

→ Garnish

05 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F.
02 - Rinse asparagus spears thoroughly and trim approximately 1 inch from woody stem ends.
03 - Place asparagus on a large tray or baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil evenly over spears and toss gently to coat thoroughly.
04 - Sprinkle sea salt and freshly ground black pepper evenly over asparagus.
05 - Arrange asparagus in a single layer on grill grates, positioning spears perpendicular to grates to prevent slipping through. Alternatively, use a grill basket for easier handling.
06 - Grill for 3 to 5 minutes per side, turning occasionally with tongs, until asparagus is tender-crisp and displays light char marks.
07 - Transfer grilled asparagus to a serving platter. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over spears and serve with additional lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The grill transforms ordinary asparagus into something extraordinary with minimal effort
  • Those charred spots add a smoky depth that steaming or roasting just cannot achieve
02 -
  • Thick asparagus spears take longer than thin ones so try to buy similar sized stalks for even cooking
  • Do not walk away from the grill because asparagus goes from perfect charred to burnt in seconds
03 -
  • Use a grill basket if you are worried about spears falling through the grates
  • Letting the asparagus rest for a minute off the grill helps the flavors settle
Go Back