This grilled asparagus is easy to make by tossing asparagus with olive oil, salt and pepper, grilling until tender then finishing with fresh lemon and Parmesan.
More grilling recipes that we love to make for simple summer side dishes include grilled vegetables, grilled zucchini or vegetable skewers
Why I Love This Recipe
- Amazing taste: Grilled asparagus has a smoky, sweet taste with crispy-crunchy caramelized edges and a tender juicy inside.
- Easy summer side dish: Whether it’s a casual family dinner of hamburgers or grilled chicken or I am serving guests grilled salmon or steak in the oven, grilling asparagus is so versatile!
Ingredients
Variations
- Extra seasonings: Try garlic powder, dill, or your favorite fresh herbs.
- Bacon: Maybe level up with grilled bacon-wrapped asparagus!
- Oven: If you would prefer to make roasted asparagus in the oven instead of on the grill, simply prepare and season as directed, then bake on a baking sheet at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Grill in foil: Simply place the stalks in the foil like I do with my potatoes on the grill recipe. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper on top. Then fold in the edges tightly and place directly on the grill.
- Garnish: Try feta cheese, pine nuts, slivered almonds or serve with a drizzle of balsamic glaze for some added sweetness.
How to Grill Asparagus
Combine the olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl and toss the asparagus until combined.
Place in a grill pan or directly on a preheated grill. Cook for about 7 minutes or until crisp with those beautiful char marks!
Transfer to a serving platter. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and add freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve while warm.
Make Ahead and Storage
- To store: Keep grilled asparagus in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- To reheat: For a quick reheat, you can pop them in the microwave. They will be soft and wilted most likely this way. For best results, and to crisp them up a bit, use an air fryer or an oven at medium-high heat or 300°F for 5 minutes.
Need more asparagus recipes? Try this chicken Madeira or sheet pan salmon dinner for a complete meal.
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Grilled Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus , washed
- 1 to 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ lemon
- freshly grated parmesan , to taste
Instructions
- Clean your grill and preheat to 350°F.
- Trim the bottom 2 to 3 inches of the asparagus by snapping the ends off or cutting them with a knife.
- Place the asparagus in a bowl. Add the olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss until combined.
- Transfer on the grill grates using tongs. Make sure they are in an even layer horizontally on the grill grates. Close the grill lid and cook for 4 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until they have grill marks and are slightly crisp.
- Transfer to a serving platter. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and add freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve while warm.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: 4th of July, 5 Ingredients Or Less, American, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Grilling, Low Carb, Nut-Free, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Whole 30
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
I’ve added this side dish to our Thanksgiving dinner for the last 2 years and there’s none left every time. My son requested it the other day and I told him yes it’ll be for Thanksgiving and he said “no, for dinner tonight” lol. How many kids do you know that like asparagus?
This is really easy to follow, loved this grilled asparagus recipe! It’s really tasty and very flavorful! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!
So happy to hear you enjoyed it, Allyssa :)
This is such a fun summer side. Grilling vegetables gives them such great flavor!
Agreed! Glad you enjoyed the recipe, Katie :)
We love asparagus but never thought about grilling them, will definitely try your version. Thank you for sharing.
You are so welcome! Enjoy :)
One of my favorite ways to eat asparagus. Lovely recipe. Easy and looks delicious. I will give it a try.
The directions were really easy to follow. This was a big hit.