Description
Enjoy the fresh flavors of spring with this simple and delicious recipe for Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Zest. Tender-crisp asparagus is grilled to perfection and finished with a bright burst of lemon zest, making it the perfect side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Prepare Asparagus: Place asparagus in a shallow dish and drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Grill Asparagus: Arrange asparagus on the grill and cook for 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender-crisp with char marks.
- Finish: Remove from grill, transfer to a serving platter, sprinkle with lemon zest, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese after grilling.
- If you don’t have a grill, roast at 425°F (220°C) for 10–12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American-Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ of recipe
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
