Grilled Lemon and Herb Asparagus

Name: Grilled Lemon and Herb Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 Bunch Asparagus; 3 TBS Avocado Oil; 1 TSP Salt; 1/2 TSP Pepper; 1 TSP Garlic Powder; 1 TSP Onion Powder; 1 TSP Italian Seasoning; 1 Lemon (juiced and zested )

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Grilling asparagus with fresh lemon, garlic, and herbs is the easiest way to enjoy this veggie side all season long.

Grilled lemon and herb asparagus sitting on a white platter with sliced lemons and a small wooden bowl of salt in the background.

Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables; it also happens to be one of my youngest favorites too. Lol, in fact, any time I make asparagus, it's usually taking up her plate more than anything else I've made that night, haha.

There are so many ways to cook asparagus, but my favorite has to be on the grill. There is just something magical about the way the texture reacts to the heat that makes asparagus tender-crisp without the stringiness that it can get with other cooking methods. Bonus it cooks in only a few minutes, so you are ready to enjoy the deliciousness even faster than you can preheat your oven.

Why This Grilled Asparagus is Amazing

Easy to make!
Easy to clean up!
Minimal Ingredients!
Gluten and Dairy-free!
Ready in minutes!

This recipe is perfect for any night of the week from simple dinners and even fancy enough if you're having guests over. It's always a hit!

Ingredients in Grilled Asparagus

Asparagus
Lemon juice + Lemon Zest
Avocado Oil
Onion Powder
Garlic Powder
Salt
Pepper

Grilled lemon and herb asparagus ingredients including asparagus, lemon, avocado oil, onion powder, garlic powder, italian seasoning, salt and pepper.

Tips and Tricks

Picking Good Asparagus

Pick asparagus that is not too thin and not super thick. The thinner the asparagus, the easier it will burn. The thicker the asparagus, it can become tough because the asparagus is overripe.

Look for bright green, with some purple on the spears. It usually will yield a sweeter flavor.

Spears should be firm and not limp.

The tips of the spears should be closed and dry, not soft or wet.

Wash and Trim the Asparagus

Asparagus can be finicky and it's best used shortly after your bring it home. However, if you want to store your asparagus for a few days you can.

Do NOT wash the asparagus before storing.
Remove the rubber bands that are often on asparagus.
I like to store place the asparagus upright into a mason jar with about an inch of water and place them in the fridge.

I find it will stay fresh for about a week this way.

Watch the Asparagus

Asparagus cooks fast on the grill, so make sure that your temperature isn't too high. If it cooks too high, you could end up with slightly charred asparagus. Personally, I like it with it, but if you don't, make sure to pull it before it gets to that point.

Don't have a grill?

Yes, you can use this recipe inside if you don't have a grill or just don't want to grill. I suggest cooking the asparagus in a skillet over medium-high heat until it's cooked to your liking. I am not a fan of roasting asparagus as I find it's often cooked too long, and it because soft and often stringy.

Let's Make Grilled Asparagus

This recipe is super simple to make with only a few ingredients. Good news you can even prep this ahead of time then it's ready to pop on the grill when you are cooking everything else.

Grilling the Asparagus

Prep the Asparagus
Trim the bottom ½-1 inch of the asparagus. This part of the stalk is often very tough so removing it is best.
Mix the Spices
Combine all the spices, avocado oil, and lemon juice into a Ziploc bag or shallow dish and mix together.
Add the Asparagus
Add the asparagus to the bag with the spices and move the asparagus around until it's completely coated.

At this point, you can set it back in the fridge or aside until you are ready to grill.
Grill the Asparagus
Heat your grills to medium heat. Once your grill is hot, you can add your asparagus spears to the grill in an even layer. Move the asparagus around, so all sides are cooked.
Remove the Asparagus
Remove the asparagus from the grill and top with some fresh lemon zest. This is optional, but it really brightens the flavor, especially coming off the grill.
Enjoy!
Enjoy the asparagus!

Asparagus marinating in the spices in a ziploc bag.

What goes good with grilled asparagus?

Really you can add grilled asparagus as a side to any of your favorite dishes, but a few of mine are my grilled balsamic bruschetta chicken and my garlic herb steak marinade since I'm already on the grill.