Grilled Asparagus on the Grates
Learn a simple way to grill asparagus directly on the grates for the perfect char.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh asparagus green or purple
- 2 tbsp cooking oil with a high smoke point
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to around 400–425°F.
- While the grill is heating up, trim the bottom 2 inches off the asparagus with a knife—this part is tough. You can save the ends to make vegetable stock.
- Place the asparagus on a sheet pan. Drizzle with oil and season with kosher salt to taste.
- Using tongs, place the asparagus on the grill perpendicular to the grates so they don’t fall through. This works best with thick spears.
- Cook for 7–9 minutes until charred and the spears have softened. Rotate the asparagus to ensure even cooking. If it's charring but still too hard, move it to a cooler part of the grill.
- Remove the asparagus when done and transfer it back to the sheet pan. Serve immediately.