Grilled Asparagus with Lemon (Printable Version)

Tender asparagus grilled and seasoned with lemon juice and flaky sea salt for a bright, simple side.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed

→ Oil & Seasoning

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

→ Garnish

05 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat grill to medium-high (400°F).
02 - Rinse asparagus and trim woody ends.
03 - Place asparagus on tray, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
04 - Place asparagus in a single layer perpendicular to grill grates or in a grill basket to prevent slipping.
05 - Cook asparagus 3–5 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred.
06 - Transfer asparagus to platter, squeeze fresh lemon juice over, and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes barely ten minutes from start to finish, which means you can pull this together while the main course is cooking.
  • The char creates this incredible depth of flavor that makes even simple olive oil taste like something special.
  • It's the kind of side dish that works with almost anything on your table, and everyone always asks for the recipe.
02 -
  • Don't move the asparagus around constantly—let it sit long enough to develop color and flavor, which usually means three to five minutes before flipping.
  • If your spears are very thin, they'll cook in half the time, so start checking at two minutes instead of three.
03 -
  • Let your grill preheat fully and clean the grates with a brush right before cooking so nothing sticks and everything marks beautifully.
  • Don't skip the lemon wedge—the acidity is what transforms this from nice to memorable, and it's the reason people ask you how you made it taste this good.
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