Grilled Asparagus

Name: Grilled Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pound asparagus, (woody ends trimmed); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, (plus more to serve); 1 garlic clove, (grated or finely minced); Zest and juice of 1 lemon; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Aleppo pepper ((optional)); Chopped fresh parsley or mint

Prep 5 min Cook 5 min Serves 4 Source

Ingredients

1 pound asparagus, (woody ends trimmed)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, (plus more to serve)
1 garlic clove, (grated or finely minced)
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Aleppo pepper ((optional))
Chopped fresh parsley or mint

Steps

1
Get ready. Light your charcoal or preheat your grill for medium-high, direct heat. If using a grill basket, preheat it along with the grill. Set a serving platter nearby.
2
Season the asparagus. On a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle the asparagus with extra virgin olive oil. Add the garlic, lemon zest, a generous pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper. Toss to coat the asparagus evenly.
3
Grill the asparagus. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Arrange the asparagus spears in a single layer, perpendicular to the grill grates so they don’t fall through. Grill for 4 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred in spots and just tender. Thinner spears and the asparagus tips will cook faster than the thicker ends. Transfer the grilled asparagus to a serving platter as they are done.
4
Finish and serve. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, and finish with another drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of Aleppo pepper, if using, and chopped parsley or mint. Serve warm or at room temperature.