Description
Simple recipe for grilling asparagus and topping it with a bright lemon dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Toss the trimmed asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a plate.
- Place the asparagus directly on the grill grates.
- Grill for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender-crisp and lightly charred.
- While the asparagus grills, whisk together the lemon juice and lemon zest in a small bowl.
- Remove the asparagus from the grill and place it on a serving platter.
- Drizzle the lemon dressing over the warm asparagus. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For easier turning, you can thread the asparagus onto skewers before grilling.
- If you do not have a grill, you can roast the asparagus in an oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 7 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 bunch
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: grilled asparagus, lemon dressing, side dish, vegetable, low calorie