The first time I tried asparagus, I just kind of liked them, but they were out of the can and really mushy. Once I got older, I decided to revisit them again, but make them fresh instead of the canned variety I had once tried. Needless to say, I now love asparagus, so why did it take me so long to try them grilled?!?! I sure wish I had tried grilled asparagus sooner because we have been missing out!
Who knew that those weird looking dark green floppy spears in a can could be so abused!?
The grilled asparagus are seasoned with salt and pepper, olive oil and lemon zest. Grilled until slightly charred and tender then topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
We grilled ours with some fresh rockfish that was basted with Al’s Stolen Fish Sauce. An excellent combination!
Grilled Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus thick spears
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- lemon zest one lemon
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your grill for high, direct heat.
- Break off any tough bottom ends, and discard
- In a plate, coat the asparagus with olive oil and sprinkle salt, pepper and lemon zest over them. Roll them around on the plate to coat them well with oil and seasoning.
- Grill the asparagus spears for 5 to 10 minutes, until nicely charred and just fork tender, turning them every few minutes so that they brown relatively evenly.
- Remove from grill sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired and serve.
Gusface Grillah says
grilled asparagus is amazing – I won’t eat it any other way now!
Debbie Spivey says
I love it too! Thanks for your comment. I am definitely going to have to try some of your Deep Fried Tequila Cake Nugger. Looks awesome!!
Espirational says
We love to grill veggies, including asparagus. Bob bought a grill pan that makes it easier to keep them from falling through the grate.
Debbie Spivey says
I think we will get one of those pans to use, also. We have been doing a lot of veggie grilling this summer. Would make some things easier for sure!
Patrons of the Pit says
Yeah, what took you so long! Very tasty that way. Your recipe is quite similar to the one we use, tho I hadn’t tried the Parmesan cheese with it. That would be good. My tweety birds would eat that!
Debbie Spivey says
I know right?!? I love asparagus, duh! The Parm is like the sprinkles on top! Don’t let the birds peck ya!
"Cheffie Cooks" says
Hi Debbie, yea where you been living under a rock? HeHe I too Loveeee grilled asparagus! In fact I love most veggies grilled. Oh my what would we do without our grills?! Cheryl.
Debbie Spivey says
Well we do have lots of rocks on the mountain, perhaps… 😉
"Cheffie Cooks" says
So you know; It has been said to me where you been living in a sand dune?!!! HeHe HaHa…Sometimes, I do wonder that myself? Cheryl
Debbie Spivey says
Cheryl, I guess I’m like a lizard and you are like an ostrich! LOL! 🙂
Carol Robinson says
Delicious recipe! Thank you! I love following and trying your recipes.