This grilled asparagus recipe cooks up in just minutes.
Tender-crisp, asparagus is so delicious when it’s cooked on the grill. Add a sprinkle of parm and a squeeze of lemon for the perfect side dish.
- Grilling asparagus is crazy easy and cooking on the grill adds a smoky flavor.
- Ready in just minutes – grilled asparagus is quick to cook and pretty on the plate.
- The seasonings are simple, but a bit of parm and a squeeze of lemon juice give a big punch of flavor!
- It can be cooked alongside grilled chicken or shrimp, no need to heat a pan.
Ingredients for Grilled Asparagus
- Asparagus – Choose stalks that are about the same width so they cook easily. For best results, use thicker stalks to get solid grill marks.
- Oil – Use any variety of oil in this recipe. Bump up the flavor with leftover bacon grease.
- Lemon – Lemon is optional but adds a fresh citrusy flavor.
- Cheese – Freshly grated Parmesan cheese will adhere better to the stalks (use a microplane if you have one). You can swap it for crumbled feta cheese if you’d like.
Variations
- Add a few shakes of garlic powder or red pepper flakes.
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs like parsley.
- Chopped toasted almonds or pine nuts are a great garnish.
How to Grill Asparagus
Prepare asparagus spears and lemons per recipe below.
- Toss asparagus in oil and seasonings.
- Place lemon halves cut side down with asparagus and grill (per recipe below) until they are lightly charred and tender-crisp.
- Remove lemon and asparagus and garnish asparagus with parmesan cheese.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the asparagus and serve warm.
Holly’s Tips
- Keep an eye on asparagus as it cooks fast.
- Leftover grilled asparagus should be kept in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat under the broiler with a little extra parmesan cheese to re-crisp it.
- Add leftovers to a grilled vegetable salad, an omelet, or a creamy asparagus soup, or have them sauteed with mushrooms.
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Easy Grilled Asparagus (with Parmesan)
Grilled asparagus with parmesan is a delicious side dish, perfect alongside any steak or barbecued chicken dish!
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Preheat the grill to medium-high.
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Wash the asparagus and shake dry. Hold the center and the end of the asparagus and bend to break off woody ends. Toss with olive oil & seasonings.
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Place the asparagus and lemons, cut side down if using, directly on the grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender crisp with char marks. turning occasionally.
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Remove the lemon & asparagus from the grill and immediately top asparagus with parmesan cheese. Squeeze the fresh lemon juice over top and serve warm.
- Thick asparagus spears are better for grilling as they can get a little bit of char without overcooking.
- While they can be directly grilled on the barbecue grate, they can certainly be cooked in a grill pan or tray or wrapped in foil.
- When preparing asparagus, hold the bottom end with one hand and the middle of the stalk with the other end and snap off the bottom. Â The asparagus will naturally break where the woody section starts on the bottom, discard the bottom portion.
- To get a little bit of char without overcooking the asparagus, medium-high heat is best.
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Calories: 86 | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 37mg | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 14.5mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 0.3mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Side Dish
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