How To Cook Asparagus In Grill
Place the asparagus into a shallow dish to coat with olive oil.
How to cook asparagus in grill. Grill turning occasionally until tender and charred 3 to 4 minutes. Place the asparagus across the grill grates perpendicular to the bars. You don t want them to be dripping wet but they should have a nice sheen of oil.
Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Use tongs to roll the spears for even grill marks. Grill or bake the packets until the asparagus is tender.
Wash the asparagus well and snap off the woody ends. Remove and discard the tough bottom of each asparagus spear by grasping each end and bending it gently until it snaps at its natural point of tenderness usually two thirds of the way down the spear. Grill for 2 3 minutes on each side until bright green and tender.
Grill with the lid closed for 6 to 10 minutes or until the spears are tender and crisp. Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat 350 to 450 f. Sprinkle with salt pepper and seasoning salt.
Alternatively you can use a grill pan heat on high. Step 2 lightly coat the asparagus spears with olive oil. Toss asparagus lightly in oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
Drizzle with olive oil. Place the asparagus spears on the grill so that the thickest ends are aimed toward the hottest part of the grill. Transfer to a platter and if desired drizzle with more olive oil and a squeeze of lemon.