This is a quick and simple recipe I make again and again. It goes with just about any main, and grilling asparagus makes it so much better than any other way I’ve ever had it.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: vegetables, grilling, asparagus
Servings: 2
Author: The Hungry Pinner
Equipment
grill
grill wok or foil
tongs
Ingredients
1bunchfresh asparagus spearstrimmed*
extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the asparagus. Dry spears get a better sear and are crisper.
Preheat your grill to medium-high.
Snap off or trim the tough woody ends of the asparagus and place them into a grilling wok/pan or onto a piece of foil.
Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and any other seasonings** you like, then toss to coat.
Grill on medium-high for 12 to 15 minutes***, flipping once halfway through cooking. You'll know they're ready when the asparagus tips just begin to char, and the color turns to a deeper green. Serve immediately.
Notes
*I prefer thick asparagus spears, but this recipe also works with thinner spears. You may need to lower the cooking time with the thin ones. **Feel free to add some flavor with other herbs and spices! I love sage, thyme, and marjoram to change things up.***I like my asparagus tender and quite crisp. If you don't, you can always adjust the cooking time to suit your taste.