Name: Grilled Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed to remove the woody ends; 2 tbsp olive oil; salt and black pepper, as desired

If you’re looking for a quick, healthy, and tasty way to prepare asparagus, you need this perfect grilled asparagus recipe.

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Asparagus is a bit of an underrated vegetable, isn’t it? I feel like sometimes people don’t know how to serve it. Hence why today I’m sharing my recipe for grilled asparagus. This recipe couldn’t be easier, seriously. But sometimes the most simple recipes are truly the best, as they allow the natural asparagus flavor to shine through.

All you have to do is prepare the asparagus, thread them onto skewers, coat them in olive oil and salt and pepper, and place them on the grill. In less than 10 minutes, they’ll be ready to devour!

Now, you can prepare asparagus in all sorts of ways, like steaming, roasting, or boiling. But I don’t think anything compares to the smoky flavor and char marks you get from grilling asparagus. Plus, I love that the end result is grilled vegetables (in this case, asparagus) that are tender with a little crunch.

I’ve included quite a few serving suggestions below, but this grilled asparagus recipe wins points for its versatility as a side dish. You can serve it with all kinds of meaty main meals, like pork chops, grilled salmon, or sticky chicken.

Recipe Ingredients

2 pounds asparagus, trimmed to remove the woody ends
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper, as desired

You will also need thin metal or bamboo skewers.

How to Make Grilled Asparagus

If using bamboo skewers, place the skewers into a water bath to soak.

Thread a skewer through several thick asparagus spears, carefully twisting the asparagus stalk as it slides onto the skewer.

Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.

Prepare and preheat grill according to the manufacturer’s directions to burn at medium-high heat.

Place asparagus skewers on the grill grate.

Grill asparagus for about 6 to 10 minutes, turning the skewers halfway if needed so they each cook evenly.

Remove from the grill and transfer asparagus to a plate. Allow the skewers to cool if using metal skewers.

Storage

When stored in an airtight container in the fridge, cooked asparagus will last up to 5 days.

Recipe Notes

For something different, add a teaspoon of garlic powder, minced garlic, or lemon pepper seasoning when you toss asparagus in the kosher salt and pepper. For spice, opt for a teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
You can also squeeze some lemon juice over the top as soon as you take it off the grill or serve it with a lemon wedge.
Grate some fresh parmesan cheese over the top for a side dish that’s to die for.
Another option is to add a drizzle of balsamic vinegar alongside the olive oil.

Recipe FAQs

What do you serve with grilled asparagus?

This recipe for grilled asparagus is the definition of versatile. First, you can serve them as a quick vegetable side dish with any kind of main meal. This might be roast chicken, steak, or fish. You can serve it alongside other popular Southern side dishes too, like mashed potato and a serving of cornbread. Another option is to enjoy it for breakfast, with a side of poached eggs and hollandaise sauce.

How do you pick the best fresh asparagus?

First, the asparagus spear tips and stalks should be firm and not soft. Second, the ends shouldn’t be shriveled or split.

Check out these other great recipes to try on the grill:

Turkey On The Grill

Marinated Grill Pan Chicken

Grilled Chicken Tenderloins

Grilled Bananas (Best Kept Secret)

Foil Packet Chicken Dinner