Charred Lemon Grilled Asparagus
Fresh asparagus spears kissed by high heat until the tips char and edges crisp, finished with a squeeze of bright lemon. A simple, elegant side that tastes like summer in under 10 minutes.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 98
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus spears, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 whole lemon
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Pat asparagus dry with a paper towel, then toss with olive oil and salt until evenly coated.
- 2
Heat a grill or cast iron skillet to medium-high until it shimmers, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Lay asparagus perpendicular to grill grates or in a single layer in the skillet without moving.
- 4
Cook 4 minutes until the undersides char and tips begin to curl, then flip and cook 2 minutes more.
- 5
Transfer to a plate and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.
- 6
Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- grill or 12-inch cast iron skillet
- tongs
- paper towels
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