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Grilled Asparagus Recipe

Covered in lemon butter and grilled to perfection, this simple asparagus is the best side dish ever!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinade Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Grill or Indoor Grill Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus washed with the ends cut off
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted (¼ stick)
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Mix together the melted butter and lemon juice. Pour into a large ziplock bag and add in the asparagus. Make sure all of the asparagus is coated in the butter mixture.
    1 pound fresh asparagus, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
    lemon and butter mixed together in a stainless bowl.
  • Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes before grilling.
    marinating asparagus spears in a ziplock bag.
  • When ready to grill, heat grill to medium high (about 400-450°F) and brush with canola oil.
    an oiled grill pan.
  • Add the asparagus directly to the grill and grill for 7-10 minutes, flipping once.
    grilled asparagus spears on a grill pan.
  • When fully cooked, remove from the grill and season with salt and pepper to taste.
    Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Notes

Storage: Store grilled asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25pound | Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1033IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg