Description
Succulent Grilled Asparagus with Lemon brings Mediterranean sunshine to your plate, charring fresh spears to smoky perfection. Zesty citrus and olive oil elevate this simple side dish, promising crisp texture and bold flavor you’ll savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse asparagus stalks under cool running water, carefully removing woody base ends with a sharp knife.
- Massage olive oil over the entire surface of asparagus, ensuring uniform coverage and glistening texture.
- Liberally sprinkle kosher salt and cracked black pepper across the oiled spears for robust seasoning.
- Fire up outdoor grill to medium-high temperature, targeting approximately 400°F for optimal cooking environment.
- Carefully position asparagus perpendicular to grill grates, allowing maximum contact and beautiful caramelization.
- Rotate spears every 2-3 minutes to create elegant crosshatch grill marks and promote even cooking, maintaining crisp-tender consistency.
- Monitor cooking time between 5-7 minutes, watching for slight charring and vibrant green color retention.
- Extract fresh lemon, squeezing bright citrus juice directly over hot grilled asparagus to enhance natural flavors and add zesty brightness.
- Transfer grilled asparagus to serving platter, allowing residual heat to settle and flavors to meld before presentation.
Notes
- Choose thick, firm asparagus spears for grilling to prevent them from falling through grill grates and ensure even cooking.
- Pat asparagus completely dry after rinsing to help olive oil adhere better and promote perfect caramelization during grilling.
- For vegetarian or vegan options, replace butter with additional olive oil or use plant-based seasoning blends to enhance flavor.
- Consider using a grill basket or aluminum foil if asparagus spears are thin or you’re worried about them slipping through grates for consistent, worry-free grilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg