Foil Packet Grilled Asparagus
Perfectly grilled asparagus in foil packets with garlic, lemon, and parmesan cheese. A simple, no-mess side dish that delivers restaurant-quality flavor in minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lbs fresh asparagus spears, woody ends trimmed*
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly shaved
- heavy-duty aluminum foil, about 18 inches long
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 425°F).
- Toss the asparagus spears with olive oil, minced garlic, half of the lemon zest, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Lay a large sheet of foil on your work surface. Place the seasoned asparagus in the center. Fold up the sides of the foil to create a packet, making sure to seal the edges tightly but leaving some space for steam.
- Place the packet on the preheated grill and cook for 8-10 minutes (depending on thickness of asparagus), turning once halfway through. The asparagus should be crisp-tender when done.
- Carefully open the packet (watch out for hot steam!) and transfer asparagus to a serving platter. Top with remaining lemon zest and fresh Parmesan shavings.
Notes
- *Trimming the woody ends off asparagus – Grab one stalk from the bunch and bend it near the bottom until it snaps. Gather the remaining spears on your cutting board so the tips are in line. Using the snapped stalk as reference, cut off the bottoms off the remaining stalks.
- Wrapping asparagus in foil – Use a piece of foil at least 18-inches long to ensure there is enough space for the asparagus to be no more than two deep once wrapped. The goal is to make as flat a packet as you can and leave room inside for steam.
- Make-ahead pro tip – Prepare the foil packet up to 2 hours ahead and keep it refrigerated until grilling time.
- Best aluminum foil for the job – Heavy duty foil will resist tearing and hold up well on the grill. If you don’t have that, use a double layer of regular foil. Extra wide foil (18-inches) is also helpful especially if the stalks are long. If you only have regular width (12-inches), overlap two sheets side by side, then create a fold where they overlap so it creates a seal.
Nutrition
Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 909IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 3mg
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