Grilled Asparagus in Foil is a healthy, tasty summer side dish that goes well with any BBQ, picnic, lunch or dinner!
Sunshine and summer days call for dinners al fresco and firing up the grill.
When the temperatures rise, we love breaking out the grill. Some of our fave main dishes include Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Herbs, Grilled Shrimp Skewers, Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Scallops, and Filipino Pork BBQ Skewers.
If you're looking for a healthy, tasty summer side dish to go along with any of those mains, you'll love making Grilled Asparagus in Foi l!
[feast_advanced_jump_to]🌟 Why you'll love this recipe
This grilled vegetable recipe is one to love!
- You simply need a few basic ingredients to make this dish.
- The asparagus cooks up in 10 minutes.
- It has a lovely balance of savory, acid, and salt.
- You can customize the herbs to include your favorite flavors.
- It's simple to double the recipe.
🛒 Ingredient notes
Asparagus – We prefer grilling thinner stalks of asparagus, but if you like thicker stalks you can certainly use those. Simply be sure to adjust the cook time by a minute or so if you use thicker asparagus stalks. Be sure to trim the thick ends off.
Herbs – We love using basil and oregano on asparagus. You could also use dill, thyme, rosemary, or even a bit of tarragon.
✅ Step-by-step instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic, herbs, and salt and pepper.
2. Place a few stalks of asparagus on the middle of each piece of foil.
3. Brush the asparagus with the butter herb mixture.
4. Place a few cubes of butter over the asparagus in each piece of foil. Squeeze the juice from one lemon wedge over the asparagus and place the remaining wedge next to the asparagus.
5. Close the foil packets like an envelope, leaving a small opening to allow the air to circulate.
6. Grill over medium-high heat for about 9 to 12 minutes, simply until the asparagus turns a bright green.
Serve with additional lemon wedges.
👩🏻🍳 Recipe FAQs
Does asparagus need to be blanched before grilling?No. It does not need to be. However, you can blanch your asparagus before grilling if you wish. Some people believe blanching helps asparagus remain crispy during the grilling process.
How do you know when asparagus is done cooking?Asparagus will take on a brighter green color when it's fully cooked. The spear tips will also start to take on some light browning or light char.
Do We have to trim the ends of asparagus before grilling?We highly recommend trimming the ends, since they tend to be tough and woody — they're not much fun to try to bite into! Trim the lighter-colored, woody asparagus stalks, about one to two inches off the ends, right before the stalks start to be fully green.
🍽 Serving ideas
Grilled asparagus is a healthy and tasty side dish that goes well with so many different main dishes!
Try serving it with seafood, such as Grilled Salmon with lemon and herbs (as seen in the photo above), Simple Air Fryer Lobster Tails, or Grilled Seafood Boil Foil Packets. Or enjoy a vegetarian meal with Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese or Pressure-cooker Mushroom Risotto.
🥂 Best wine pairings
Grilled asparagus pairs well with Sauvignon Blanc, which tends to have a similar flavor profile as asparagus.
🔥More grilled recipes
Grilled Pineapple Chicken- Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Teriyaki
- Grilled Shrimp Pineapple Skewers
- Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken
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Grilled Asparagus in Foil
By Marlynn Schotland Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 servings A healthy and tasty grilled vegetable side dish that is ready in minutes!Equipment
- Outdoor Grill
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus stalks, cleaned, trimmed, and patted dry
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic, herbs, and salt and pepper.
- Place a few stalks of asparagus on the middle of each piece of foil.
- Brush the asparagus with the butter herb mixture.
- Place a few cubes of butter over the asparagus in each piece of foil. Squeeze the juice from one lemon wedge over the asparagus and place the wedge next to the asparagus in each foil packet.
- Close the foil packets like an envelope, leaving a small opening to allow the air to circulate.
- Grill over medium-high heat for about 9 to 12 minutes, simply until the asparagus turns a bright green. Serve with remaining lemon wedges.
Notes
Asparagus: be sure to trim the thick woody ends off the stems of each asparagus stalk. Cooking time: check in on the asparagus around the 9 minute mark. Thin asparagus spears will cook faster than thicker asparagus spears.Nutrition
Calories: 104 kcal, Carbohydrates: 1 g, Protein: 0.2 g, Fat: 12 g, Saturated Fat: 7 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g, Trans Fat: 0.5 g, Cholesterol: 31 mg, Sodium: 293 mg, Potassium: 11 mg, Fiber: 0.1 g, Sugar: 0.02 g, Vitamin A: 355 IU, Vitamin C: 0.5 mg, Calcium: 7 mg, Iron: 0.04 mgNutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
