How To Make Grilled Asparagus

  • February 8, 2010
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Make a side dish that sizzles with seasoned asparagus hot off the grill.

You Will Need

  • 1 pound of asparagus
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons of chopped garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper
  • Tongs
  • Aluminum foil
  • Store-bought marinade or dressing (optional)
  • A grill basket (optional)
How To Make Grilled Asparagus: Clean asparagus

Step 1: Clean asparagus

Rinse your asparagus and cut off any tough ends. Leave the tips on.

How To Make Grilled Asparagus: Make marinade

Step 2: Make marinade

In the small bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, olive oil, lemon zest, sugar, salt, and pepper.

You can also use your favorite store-bought marinade or vinaigrette.

How To Make Grilled Asparagus: Marinate asparagus

Step 3: Marinate asparagus

Place the asparagus spears in the shallow dish and drizzle the marinade over them. Then refrigerate the dish for 2 hours.

How To Make Grilled Asparagus: Heat grill

Step 4: Heat grill

Heat your grill to medium and place the asparagus in a single layer on the grill.

If you have small spears of asparagus that may fall through the grill, use aluminum foil or a grill basket.

How To Make Grilled Asparagus: Grill asparagus

Step 5: Grill asparagus

Grill the asparagus for 6 minutes, and then turn it over with the tongs. Then grill for another 6 minutes, until it’s tender and has grill marks.

How To Make Grilled Asparagus: Remove asparagus from grill

Step 6: Remove asparagus from grill

Remove the asparagus from the grill and transfer it to a side plate.

How To Make Grilled Asparagus: Cool before serving

Step 7: Cool before serving

Drizzle any leftover marinade over the asparagus and cover it with tin foil for 3 minutes before eating. Serve your asparagus as a side to complement any entree.

Asparagus is a member of the lily family.

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