Grilled Asparagus

Published by Kate

A simple guide for how to cook asparagus. No equipment needed!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 71 kcal

Equipment

Grill (gas or charcoal)
Tongs (long handled if possible)

Ingredients

2 bunches asparagus medium thickness
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F–400°F).
Rinse the asparagus and trim 1 inch off the bottom of each asparagus spear.
Toss the asparagus with the olive oil and sea salt.
Place the spears in a single layer on the grill in the opposite direction of the grill grates. Grill for 2–3 minutes, then use a pair of long-handled tongs to gently rotate the spears. Grill for 2 minutes more.

Notes

Thin or thick asparagus spears will require a shorter/longer cooking time. Aim for 1–2 minutes per side for very thin spears and 3–4 minutes per side for thick spears. Thick spears may require cooking on a cooler part of the grill after grill marks have formed, in order to cook them all the way through.

Nutrition

Calories: 71kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 197mgPotassium: 303mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1134IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 3mg

Keyword grilled asparagus

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