Description
This grilled asparagus with lemon and garlic pairs well with your BBQ salmon. It is a light and fresh side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon sliced into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium high heat.
- Trim the woody ends off your asparagus stalks.
- Place the asparagus in a large bowl.
- Add olive oil salt pepper and minced garlic.
- Toss the stalks to coat them evenly.
- Place the asparagus on the grill grates.
- Cook for five minutes.
- Turn the stalks halfway through the cooking time.
- Remove from the grill when tender.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top before you serve.
Notes
- Select thick asparagus stalks for better grill marks.
- Watch the grill closely to avoid burning the tips.
- Serve the dish immediately while it is hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 85
Keywords: bbq salmon side dishes grilled asparagus healthy sides