Go Back
–+ servings
Grilled Asparagus in a foil packet
Print Recipe
5 from 1 vote

The Perfect Grilled Asparagus

Nothing beats Grilled Asparagus. It's the perfect summer side dish recipe. Drizzled with oil, sprinkled with salt, then grilled with butter. Not much beats this perfectly grilled sided dish recipe. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Side, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Grilled Side Dish, Healthy Side Dish Recipe, The Perfect Grilled Asparagus
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Jennie Duncan

Equipment

  • Grill

Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (sliced)

Instructions

  • Toss asparagus with oil and season with garlic powder and salt.
  • Place asparagus in foil and top with butter.
  • Heat your grill over medium heat and place your prepared foil pack on the grill. Grill for 5-8 minutes or until asparagus is fork tender.
  • Remove from the grill and serve.

Notes

  • You can use any oil you like but for this recipe, I used olive oil. 
  • Use unsalted butter for this recipe. 

Can I Bake This Asparagus:

If you want to enjoy this recipe all year it can easily be baked in the oven. Bake it at 425 degrees F for 10-14 minutes or until fork tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1030IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2.4mg