Grilled Asparagus in a Foil Packet
Learn how you can grill asparagus inside of a foil packet.
Servings 0
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh asparagus green or purple
- 2 tbsp butter
- salt to taste
- freshly cracker pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to around 400–425°F.
- While the grill is heating up, trim the bottom 1-2 inches off the asparagus with a knife—this part is tough. You can save the ends to make vegetable stock.
- Tear off a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Place the asparagus in the center of the foil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the long sides of the foil together above the asparagus. Fold them down over each other 2–3 times to seal. Then fold in the ends tightly to create a sealed packet.
- Place the packet on the grill. Cook the asparagus for 10-15 mintues until tender. You can check the asparagus with an instant read thermometer. It needs to reach 180 degrees.
- Remove the asparagus from the grill with a pair of tongs. Carefully open up the packet (watch out for the steam!) and put into the butter. Close back up and allow to sit for 2-3 minutes to melt the butter and then serve.