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Grilled Asparagus Spears

At a Glance

Prep
15 minutes
Cook
10 minutes
Total
15 min
Yield
4.00 - serving(s)

Categories

  • Side Dish

Cuisine

  • American

Cooking Method

  • Grill

Difficulty

  • Easy

Dietary

  • Non-Vegetarian

Allergens

  • Possible Milk — check ingredient labels

Servings & Nutrition

Original recipe serves 4. Current scale: 1x.

Calories 52.5 per serving 210 for selected servings
Fat 3.5g per serving 14g for selected servings
Sugar 1.5g per serving 6g for selected servings
Protein 2.8g per serving 11g for selected servings
Carbohydrates 1.5g per serving 6g for selected servings

Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.

This recipe for Grilled Asparagus Spears brings together 1/2 lb asparagus spear (estimate 12 spears), 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated, 1 whole lemon in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 15 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 4 servings.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb asparagus spear (estimate 12 spears)
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 whole lemon
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 pinch black pepper, to taste
  • 1 pinch sea salt, to taste

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Instructions

  1. Pre-heat barbecue on medium.

  2. Cut bottom of asparagus spears until you see the bright green ends. (approximately 1/4-1/2 an inch off).

  3. Place asparagus on a platter & pour olive oil over the top.

  4. Cut lemon in half then squeeze lemon juice evenly over asparagus.

  5. Spread garlic on top.

  6. Roll asparagus around with your hands to coat evenly.

  7. Sprinkle w/ salt & pepper.

  8. Add Parmesan & crushed pepper.

  9. Remove asparagus from platter & using tongs place them side by side on the grill.

  10. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side. (Depending on how well done you prefer it.).

  11. Meanwhile cut other half of lemon into thin slices then set aside.

  12. Remove asparagus from grill & place on platter.

  13. Place lemon wedges around the edge of the platter surrounding the asparagus.

  14. With each serving place one or two lemon slices on top of the asparagus.

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