How to Make Grilled Asparagus

Instructions

• Step 1: Clean asparagus Rinse your asparagus and cut off any tough ends. Leave the tips on.
• Step 2: Make marinade In the small bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, olive oil, lemon zest, sugar, salt, and pepper.
• TIP: You can also use your favorite store-bought marinade or vinaigrette.
• 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.
• Step 4: Heat grill Heat your grill to medium and place the asparagus in a single layer on the grill.
• TIP: If you have small spears of asparagus that may fall through the grill, use aluminum foil or a grill basket.
• 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.
• Step 6: Remove asparagus from grill Remove the asparagus from the grill and transfer it to a side plate.
• 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.
• FACT: Asparagus is a member of the lily family.

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)