Perfect Grilled Asparagus
This Perfect Grilled Asparagus is my favorite, ever, and once you try it I think it'll be yours too! This uses fresh asparagus, a simple seasoning, butter patties, and a hot grill to take the natural flavor of the asparagus and amplify it.
Grilled Asparagus
If you're looking for a simple and delicious side dish to complement your meal, grilled asparagus is a must-try. With its unique taste and texture, asparagus is a versatile vegetable that can be cooked in various ways. But grilling it adds a smoky flavor and crispy texture that is hard to resist.
To begin, selecting the right asparagus is crucial. Look for spears that are bright green and firm to the touch, with tightly closed tips. The thickness of the asparagus will determine the cooking time on the grill, so keep that in mind when making your selection. Once you've got your asparagus, wash it thoroughly and snap off the tough ends.
Grilled asparagus is a crowd-pleaser that is easy to prepare and delicious to eat. Its unique taste and texture make it a perfect side dish for a variety of meals, from hearty steak dinners to light summer salads. So, fire up your grill and give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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Recipe Shopping List
Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here's the list of items you'll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Asparagus
- Garlic salt
- Onion powder
- Olive oil
- Butter
Try our Togarashi Asparagus, too!
How To Make This Recipe
This is just the overview so you can see what you're actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you'll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.
- Preheat - Fire up the grill and preheat to 375°-400°F. If you are cooking something else, just use whatever is best for your protein within that range.
- Prep - We like to do a quick tin-foil tray with some sides on it around these parts. You don't want that butter to run right off the edge! I recommend non-stick foil always and forever because I love that stuff with all of my everything, but if you don't have it a little cooking spray on your cooking vessel pre-grilling.
- Cook - Pop it on the grill. It cooks in just 6-8 minutes. You want your asparagus to be a little under rather than a little over. No one likes limp, mushy asparagus.
- Enjoy - That's it! Pull it off the grill and enjoy!
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Recipe Tips
- Preheat your grill! You want it hot when you put it on there.
- Don't skimp on the seasonings.
- Unlike the seasonings, LESS IS MORE. Please don't overcook!
- Make more than you think you'll need. Even my vegetable haters LOVE this. You're going to want seconds.
- Buy the thin asparagus. No thicker than a pencil is ideal.
- Snap off the ends to prevent you from getting the tough woody parts.
Try our Pickled Asparagus too!
Serve This With...
- A homemade Strawberry Lemon Daiquiri for sipping while you are standing over that hot grill!
- How about a Grilled Vegetable Pasta salad while you're at it!
- What about your main dish? This Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Fresh Herb Sauce is fast, easy, and AMAZING.
- Spicy Grilled Chicken Wings are amazing for an appetizer or a main dish!
- Traeger Grilled Chicken Kabobs are a new family favorite. You don't need a Traeger to make these, but you're going to want one.
- Speaking of Traegers, this Grilled Chicken will blow your mind.
How about a Grilled T-Bone with your asparagus?
Reader Reviews
Stacey says, "Truly the best asparagus recipe I've ever had! My husband, who isn't crazy about asparagus, had seconds of this!! We have already made this close to 10 times this summer!"
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Perfect Grilled Asparagus
This asparagus is grilled and amazing. I don't bestow the "perfect" title easily. This one deserves it.
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus, ends cut off or peeled, and washed
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, salted
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to 375-400°.
- Fold up a little foil tray with raised sides. You can also use a small baking pan for this, just make sure it has sides and is secure.
- Cut off the tough ends of the asparagus, and wash well. Let dry, and then toss with olive oil.
- Season evenly with seasonings, and lay in a single layer on a baking tray.
- Top with pats of butter, and grill over medium heat until the asparagus is tender-crisp, about 6-8 minutes.
- Toss lightly in the butter that has melted at the bottom of the tray, and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: gAmount Per Serving: Calories: 104Saturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 343mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 2g
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A huge congratulations to you. I am so excited for you and it sounds like a really fulfilling job. I am a bit jealous. Love the asparagus too! 🙂
Congrats Niclole. Sheesh, all those roles you have, I'm exhausted reading them and imagining you doing them. Prayers for success. You're awesome.
I will be forwarding this post to my dad. He cooks asparagus for us every Sunday, and every Sunday it never fails to be overcooked! Grrr! Love nicely cooked asparagus, thanks!
I'm sure this taste great and please don't be offended by my comment. This like corn on the cob that's wrapped in foil is not really grilled. Instead of the foil pan, thread onto skewers (soak wooden ones) brush lightly with olive or vegetable oil, season as directed then grill on med high for about 15-20 minutes (or until as tender as you like) turning after about 7-8mins. You want grill marks. Could also be done with a grill basket whole or cut into about 11/2" pieces especially if they're to small to thread.
Thanks for the great recipes!!
Have made this multiple times, and is always good. One ti e a guest said, this is perfect asparagus lol. Tonight I am not grilling so trying in in oven instead. Will post how it goes.
That's awesome! Thank you so much for stopping by to let me know, Kris!
@Kris, If you buy some McCormick "Mesquite" seaoning, it will make everything taste like it's grilled on an old fashioned hibachi. I use it on sauted meat and veggies as well as baked. Less is more, too.
As an aside, I need Bearnaise sauce to really enjoy asparagus.
What temperature do you recommend setting the Traeger for the asparagus?
We usually run around 400° for these. I added to the recipe too. Sorry about that!