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Vibrant grilled asparagus spears on a silver serving platter with a black and white checkered napkin on the side.

Easy Grilled Asparagus Spears

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This Easy Grilled Asparagus Spears recipe is the perfect side dish for just about any protein. Beautiful asparagus are so healthy and full of nutrients!

  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh asparagus spears
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Trim the rough ends off of the asparagus spears (about 2/3 from bottom) and discard. Toss the asparagus with the olive oil, and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a grill pan on medium-high until slightly smoking. Add the spears in a single layer and grill evenly on both sides, tossing frequently until just wilted, about 5-8 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon zest to finish.
  • Author: Asian Caucasian
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Vegetarian, Side
  • Method: Grill
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 83
  • Sugar: 2.2 g
  • Sodium: 75 mg
  • Fat: 7.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4.6 g
  • Protein: 2.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg