Here’s how to make the best grilled asparagus! It’s so easy and comes out tender and charred, with a hint of smoke. Spritz with lemon and enjoy!

Grilled asparagus

Usually we make roasted asparagus or broiled asparagus around here, but there’s a new favorite in town. Grilled asparagus! Turns out grilling asparagus might be the very best way to cook it. It’s easy and requires only a few ingredients. And it comes out incredible: tender and charred, with a hint of smoke. Spritz it with lemon juice for a little brightness, and it’s a fresh and healthy side dish you won’t be able to stop eating! Alex and I have now added asparagus to our regular rotation for grilled dinner ideas. Here’s how to make it!

Ingredients for grilled asparagus

Two pluses to grilled asparagus: you only need a few ingredients and it’s extraordinarily quick to grill! Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 1 bunch asparagus, the thinner spears the better
  • ½ lemon
  • Olive oil
  • Kosher salt

If you’d like you can sprinkle with some Parmesan cheese as a garnish, but it’s not necessary flavor-wise. It’s perfect with just a spritz of lemon! If you have some shredded Parmesan around though: it’s tasty with a sprinkle.

Grilled asparagus

How to grill asparagus (basic steps)

You don’t need anything special for grilled asparagus like a grill basket: just place it right on the oven grates! The only thing to keep in mind is that thinner spears of asparagus cook faster. You may even want to cut off more of the tough thick ends that you usually would, because they’ll take longer to cook than the thin tops. Here’s what to do (or jump to the recipe):

  • Toss the asparagus with olive oil, kosher salt, and fresh ground black pepper.
  • Place right on the oven grates. Grill about 3 to 4 minutes until charred and tender.
  • Spritz with fresh lemon juice from the wedges.
Grilled asparagus

Ways to serve grilled asparagus

With grilled asparagus being so easy to prepare, it makes a great pairing with all sorts of grilled meals! Once you’ve got the grill fired up for the main dish, it’s easy to toss on some spears. Easy summer entertaining: nailed! Here’s what we’d recommend serving with it:

Best grilled asparagus

Is asparagus healthy?

Asparagus is one of the healthiest vegetables you can eat! It’s full of nutrients, and grilling it is a healthy way to prepare it. Here’s the breakdown:

  • Full of fiber: 1 cup of cooked asparagus has 4 grams of fiber. (Source)
  • Relatively high in protein: 1 cup also has 4 grams protein. (Source) That’s a similar level to broccoli and potatoes.
  • Health benefits: It can aid in eye and hair health, and has potential anti-aging properties. (Source)

Check out more of our Easy Asparagus Recipes and How to Cook Asparagus.

This grilled asparagus recipe is…

Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free, and gluten-free.

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Grilled asparagus

Perfect Grilled Asparagus


  • Author: Sonja Overhiser
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Here’s how to make the best grilled asparagus! It’s so easy and comes out tender and charred, with a hint of smoke. Spritz with lemon and enjoy.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound asparagus (thin stalks preferable)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 lemon
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (375 to 450 degrees).
  2. Cut off the tough ends of the asparagus.
  3. In a bowl, mix the asparagus with the olive oil, kosher salt, and plenty of fresh ground black pepper.
  4. Place the asparagus directly on the grill grates and grill for about 3 to 4 minutes until charred and tender, turning once.
  5. Remove from the grill and spritz with lemon juice from wedges from ½ of the lemon. If desired, top with Parmesan cheese and serve.
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Grilled
  • Cuisine: Vegetables
  • Diet: Vegan

Keywords: Grilled asparagus, How to grill asparagus

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About the authors

Sonja & Alex

Meet Sonja and Alex Overhiser: Husband and wife. Expert home cooks. Authors of recipes you'll want to make again and again.

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