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Ingredients for Grilled Asparagus in Foil: fresh asparagus seasoned in foil, lemon slices, and olive oil.

Grilled Asparagus in Foil

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 89 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus ends trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 lemon for juice (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F.
  • Lay out a large piece of aluminum foil, enough to wrap the asparagus completely.
  • Place the trimmed asparagus in the center of the foil.
    Placing trimmed asparagus on aluminum foil for grilled asparagus.
  • Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
    Drizzling olive oil over fresh asparagus for Grilled Asparagus in Foil.
  • Toss the asparagus gently to coat evenly with the oil and seasonings.
    Tossing fresh asparagus with olive oil and seasonings in aluminum foil for grilled asparagus.
  • Fold the foil over the asparagus, sealing the edges to create a packet.
    Asparagus spears seasoned with salt and pepper in aluminum foil, ready to be folded for grilling.
  • Place the foil packet on the grill and cook for about 15 minutes, turning once halfway through.
    Foil-wrapped food on a grill griddle, ready for cooking or grilling.
  • Carefully open the packet to check for doneness; the asparagus should be tender but still slightly crisp.
  • If desired, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cooked asparagus for added flavor.
  • Serve hot directly from the foil packet or transfer to a serving dish.
    Grilled asparagus in foil being drizzled with fresh lemon juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 293mgFiber: 3g
Keyword asparagus, grilled asparagus in foil, grilling
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