Grilled asparagus is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a main meal or as a snack. It is a versatile vegetable that can be grilled with a variety of different seasonings and ingredients. This article provides three unique recipes for grilled asparagus, each with its own distinct flavor profile. The recipes range from a simple classic grilled asparagus with olive oil and salt, to a more complex recipe with a balsamic glaze and goat cheese. There is also a recipe for grilled asparagus with a lemon-herb marinade, which is perfect for a light and refreshing summer meal. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be prepared in under 30 minutes. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy side dish or a flavorful appetizer, these grilled asparagus recipes are sure to please.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
THE BEST GRILLED ASPARAGUS
We found that the best way to grill asparagus is to lay it right on the grill grates at an angle--no foil packet or grilling basket necessary. We jazzed ours up with tangy, creamy feta and fresh mint. To get a good char, be sure to use medium-sized asparagus -- no pencil-thin stalks here!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for medium heat. Chop the tough, woody ends off the asparagus (about 1 inch) and peel another inch of the stalks.
- Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in a large bowl. Add the asparagus and toss until well coated.
- Put the asparagus on the grill at an angle so the stalks don't fall through the grates. Grill, flipping halfway through cooking, until the asparagus begin to char, the pointy ends start to crisp and the stalks are just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to a platter and sprinkle with the feta and mint.
GRILLED ASPARAGUS
The special thing about this recipe is that it's so simple. Fresh asparagus with a little oil, salt, and pepper is cooked quickly over high heat on the grill. Enjoy the natural flavor of your veggies.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 18m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat grill for high heat.
- Lightly coat the asparagus spears with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Grill over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired tenderness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 2.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
GRILLED LEMON PARMESAN ASPARAGUS
A quick way to dazzle up your asparagus for grilling. It offers great flavoring with inexpensive items usually found in the home.
Provided by Marianne
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill on medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Place asparagus in a large shallow bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, going from bottom to top of stalks. Season with salt and ground black pepper.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over asparagus. Lightly toss to coat each spear.
- Transfer coated asparagus to the preheated grill with tongs.
- Grill to desired tenderness, 3 to 7 minutes. Before serving, sprinkle asparagus with additional Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 117.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
BALSAMIC GRILLED ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- Stir together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, shallots, garlic and oregano in a medium bowl. Pour the marinade into a 1-gallon resealable plastic storage bag, add the asparagus and seal the bag closed. Place the bag in a bowl or on a plate (just in case it leaks) and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 to 24 hours, flipping a couple of times.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat. While the grill heats up, remove the asparagus from the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off. Season liberally on all sides with salt and pepper.
- Place the asparagus on the hot grill and cook, flipping as needed, until crisp-tender and charred in spots, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a platter, garnish with the chopped parsley and serve immediately.
GRILLED SOY-SESAME ASPARAGUS
This asparagus pairs especially well with Asian types of grilled foods, such as kebabs or satays.
Provided by Sue Lau
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 18m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat grill for high heat.
- In a bowl, mix sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and brown sugar. Place asparagus in the bowl, and toss to coat.
- Lightly oil a fine-mesh grill grate. Place asparagus on grate, and cook 8 minutes, until tender but firm. Garnish with sesame seeds to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 230.1 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
GRILLED MARINATED ASPARAGUS
Freshly harvested asparagus says spring is in the air, and on your table. Eating the tender spears right off the grill is pure pleasure.-Lessie Sites, Livingston, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients. Add the asparagus; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for up to 1 hour., Drain asparagus, reserving marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack., Grill asparagus, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning and basting occasionally with reserved marinade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED PROSCIUTTO ASPARAGUS
After tasting an asparagus appetizer at a lovely restaurant, I created my version of it to enjoy at home. -Michele Merlino, Wakefield, Rhode Island
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cut each prosciutto slice crosswise in half. Spread each piece with about 1 teaspoon cheese; wrap around an asparagus spear., Place on an oiled grill rack over medium heat, seam side down. Grill, covered, until prosciutto is lightly browned, 6-8 minutes, turning once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
GRILLED BACON-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
Enjoy this delicious and paleo/Whole30® side dish at your next summer barbecue!
Provided by Diana71
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a large bowl. Pour olive oil over spears and coat each one. Wrap 2 to 3 spears with 1 slice of bacon. Repeat with remaining asparagus and bacon.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill asparagus until bacon is crispy, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Season with pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 320.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
HOW TO COOK ASPARAGUS (ROASTED, GRILLED, OR BLANCHED!)
Got asparagus? (Lucky!) Here are three ways to make the magic happen: Roast it in the oven, char it on the grill, or blanch it on the stovetop. Whichever way you choose, it's easy and tasty as heck.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place in a large bowl or clean sink filled with cold water. Drop in the asparagus and swish it around to remove any errant dirt. Discard the woody ends of the asparagus by grasping the end of the spear with one hand and just above the middle with the other hand, then bend until it snaps in half. Discard the woody end.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Dry asparagus by rolling around on a kitchen towel. Place asparagus in large a bowl and drizzle with olive oil - about 1 tablespoon per pound of asparagus. Add a couple of pinches of salt and toss until coated. Spread the asparagus on a large rimmed sheet pan - a single layer is best! Bake, rolling the asparagus once or twice, until golden brown and tender, 15-20 minutes (check after 10 minutes if your asparagus is very thin). Add additional salt to taste. Serve.
- Preheat grill on medium-high, about 450 degrees. Place asparagus in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil - about 1 tablespoon per 1 pound of asparagus. Add a pinch of salt and toss until coated. Lay spears on the grill. Close grill for a couple of minutes then open and turn asparagus with tongs. Cook for 2-3 more minutes, turning once or twice more, until the asparagus is tender and charred in spots. Remove from grill and serve, adding more salt if desired.
- Fill a large pot about halfway with water. Fill a large bowl with cold water and a few ice cubes, then set aside. Place the pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Add the asparagus. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until just tender. Using tongs, transfer asparagus to the bowl of ice water. Dunk a few times then remove from water and finish however you like - marinate in , saute in butter or olive oil, add a pinch of salt ... your choice!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 ounces, Calories 54 kcal, Sugar 2 g, Sodium 2 mg, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g
GRILLED ASPARAGUS
Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are adapted from Elizabeth Karmel's Web site, girlsatthegrill.com . Grilling asparagus miraculously transforms it from the kind of vegetable you hated as a kid to a sweet, meaty, lip-smackin' treat that you can't get enough of as an adult. Contrary to popular belief, look for the fatter stalks when buying asparagus-they are much better suited to grilling and actually have better flavor. This is the least amount of work you will ever have to do to be considered the Queen or King of the Grill.
Provided by Elizabeth Karmel
Categories Side Picnic Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Asparagus Spring Summer Tailgating Grill Grill/Barbecue Healthy Sugar Conscious Vegan Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Trim off the tough bottom of the spear by grasping each end and bending it gently until it snaps at its natural point of tenderness-usually two-thirds of the way down the spear. If the spear is less than 6 inches long, chances are it has already been trimmed for you. Alternatively, you can cut the ends off with a knife.
- Coat each spear with olive oil by placing clean, dry spears in a resealable plastic bag, pour in the oil, and massage spears to coat each one. Sprinkle with salt and massage again. Leave the asparagus in the bag until ready to cook.
- Place on the cooking grate crosswise so it won't fall through. Grill for 10 to 15 minutes (depending on the size and thickness of the stalks), turning occasionally to expose all sides to the heat. Asparagus should begin to brown in spots (indicating that its natural sugars are caramelizing) but should not be allowed to char.
- Remove from grill and serve immediately-eating spears with your fingers enhances the experience.
GRILLED PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
Provided by Food Network
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Trim the ends off of the asparagus spears and place in a large bowl or pan and cover with cold water and let stand for 1 hour. This will allow the asparagus to absorb a little moisture and stay crisp & moist when grilling. Drain asparagus. Drizzle asparagus with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Not too much just a little, add minced garlic and season to taste with freshly ground black pepper. Gently mix to evenly coat the asparagus. Lay a slice of prosciutto vertically (short end at the bottom) on a flat work surface. Place one seasoned asparagus spear across the middle of the prosciutto at the bottom end and roll up the asparagus tightly in the prosciutto. Repeat with remaining asparagus. Line up 4 prosciutto wrapped asparagus spears.
- Skewer the 4 spears together, 2 skewers per group of 4 wrapped asparagus.
- This will make it easier to grill the asparagus. Repeat until you have 6 skewers of 4. They end up looking like little rafts of prosciutto wrapped asparagus.
- Preheat grill to medium high 450-550° F. Cook asparagus until tender and prosciutto crisps, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from grill, drizzle with a little extra olive oil and balsamic vinegar and serve immediately with grilled Tony Roma's BBQ Baby Back Ribs.
GRILLED OR OVEN ROASTED BELL PEPPERS AND ASPARAGUS
Make and share this Grilled or Oven Roasted Bell Peppers and Asparagus recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ARathkamp
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fire up the grill or preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Make butter sauce (or olive oil) by mixing melted butter with red pepper flakes, dried minced onions, and minced garlic.
- Line a cookie sheet with foil.
- Trim asparagus and cut off hard ends.
- Arrange asparagus spears and sliced bell peppers on foil lined cookie sheet.
- Coat vegetables with salt and fresh ground black pepper.
- Dirzzle butter sauce over vegetables. Toss to coat evenly.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until asparagus is just tender, but still crisp.
GRILLED ASPARAGUS SPEARS
Provided by Bob Blumer - Host of Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat a grill.
- Place asparagus on a plate. Drizzle oil over the asparagus and turn spears until they are coated. Sprinkle with salt and turn again.
- Grill asparagus for 5 minutes over a hot grill. Each minute or so, roll each spear 1/4 turn. Asparagus should begin to brown in spots (indicating that the natural sugars are caramelizing) but should it not be allowed to char. Dripping oil may cause flare-ups. Keep a glass, or spray bottle of water handy to spritz on coals, if necessary.
- Remove from grill and serve immediately (eating spears with your fingers enhances the experience).
GRILLED ASPARAGUS
A tasty way to grill asparagus on a regular grill or a stove top grill pan. I found this recipe on the WebMD website from Cooking Light magazine.
Provided by Chef Christopher
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut off tough ends of asparagus.
- Combine all ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag.
- Seal and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Remove asparagus from bag, and discard marinade.
- Place asparagus on grill rack or grill pan coated with cooking spray.
- Grill at medium to medium-high temperature for 5 minutes on each side or until asparagus is done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.3, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 152.1, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 3
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON AND OLIVE OIL
Steps:
- Preheat the grill to medium.
- In a shallow baking dish, toss the asparagus with the oil to coat well. Add the salt, and pepper and toss.
- Place the asparagus on the grill in a single layer, and cook, turning, until marked and tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with the lemon juice and drizzle with olive oil, to taste. Cover with aluminum foil and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH GRILLED SALMON
This salad's a little sweet, a little savory and very refreshing. Healthy asparagus boasts anti-inflammatory nutrients and vitamins A, B and C. It's fabulous grilled; you'll want to fix this again! -Jenne Delkus, Des Peres, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the syrup, mustard, oil and dill; set aside., Place salmon skin side down on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, drizzle asparagus with 1 tablespoon dressing; toss to coat. Arrange asparagus on a grilling grid; place on the grill rack with salmon. Spoon 1 tablespoon dressing over salmon., Grill salmon and asparagus, covered, for 4-6 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is crisp-tender, turning asparagus once., Divide salad greens among four plates and sprinkle with carrots. Remove skin from salmon. Arrange the egg wedges, asparagus and salmon over salads. Drizzle with remaining dressing; sprinkle with pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED ASPARAGUS STEAK BUNDLES
These steak rolls are packed with bold flavors and make for the perfect well-balanced entrée or tasty appetizer. Serve over rice or with a fresh arugula salad. This recipe was made in a Panasonic CIO.
Provided by France C
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Panasonic
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Butterfly or pound steak with a meat mallet to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 6 strips, approximately 2 inches wide by 5 inches long. Season both sides with Montreal steak seasoning and place in the refrigerator.
- Preheat Panasonic Countertop Induction Oven to Medium-High on the "Grill" setting.
- Place asparagus in a shallow dish; drizzle olive oil on top. Season with salt and pepper.
- Grill asparagus for 2 minutes, turning after 1 minute. Transfer to a plate.
- Reheat oven to Medium-High on "Grill" setting.
- Line up steak strips next to each other in an assembly line. Cover evenly with 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Place 3 to 4 asparagus spears on top, perpendicular to each steak strip. Top asparagus with 1 red pepper strip.
- Roll steak tightly around asparagus, angling it diagonally to avoid overlapping the steak. Secure with a toothpick.
- Grill steak bundles for 8 minutes, turning every 2 minutes. Remove to a plate and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 1924.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
GRILLED ASPARAGUS
Tender, with a delicious barbecue flavor, this grilled asparagus makes a perfect side dish for grilled meats. Don't know how to cook asparagus on the grill? Just place the stalks on a double skewer. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a large skillet, bring water to a boil; add asparagus. Cover and cook until crisp-tender, about 2-3 minutes; drain and pat dry. Cool Slightly., Thread several asparagus spears onto 2 parallel soaked wooden skewers. Repeat. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 2 minutes, turning once. Baste with barbecue sauce. Grill 2 minutes longer, turning and basting once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BACON-WRAPPED GRILLED ASPARAGUS
I tried this at a friend's house and modified the recipe to appeal to my family's tastes. I recommend cooking the asparagus outside on the grill. It's excellent for any celebration. -Karyl Tobel, Helena, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 16 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oil and garlic. Wrap a bacon strip around each asparagus spear. Thread 8 asparagus spears onto 2 parallel soaked wooden skewers. Repeat with remaining asparagus. Grill, covered, over medium-low heat 18-20 minutes or until bacon is crisp, turning occasionally. Brush with soy sauce mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
GRILLED ASIAN ASPARAGUS
Hoisin sauce and sesame seeds make this a great twist from boring plain asparagus. Your kids will love it too!
Provided by yorkc39
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 40m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place asparagus and hoisin sauce into a resealable plastic bag and shake several times to coat asparagus with sauce. Allow to stand at least 30 minutes. For best flavor, refrigerate and marinate overnight.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove asparagus from bag and shake off excess hoisin sauce; lay asparagus spears onto the grill and cook, turning every 1 to 2 minutes, until all sides of the spears show grill marks and hoisin sauce has caramelized onto the asparagus, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Transfer asparagus to a serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 412 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
Tips:
- Choose the right asparagus: Look for asparagus spears that are firm and have tight tips. Avoid spears that are limp or have brown or yellow spots.
- Trim the asparagus: Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus spears. You can also use a knife to trim the ends.
- Prepare the asparagus: Rinse the asparagus spears under cold water and pat them dry.
- Season the asparagus: Drizzle the asparagus spears with olive oil and season them with salt and pepper.
- Grill the asparagus: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the asparagus spears for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
- Serve the asparagus: Serve the grilled asparagus immediately with a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Conclusion:
Grilled asparagus is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed all summer long. It is easy to make and can be grilled on a variety of grills, including gas grills, charcoal grills, and electric grills. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and nutritious dish that will impress your family and friends.
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