Grilled Asparagus
1 ¼ lbs (approximately one bundle) asparagus
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
zest of one lemon
Set your grill (or light your charcoal) to a medium-high heat, for direct cooking
- Snap the woody end off the end of an asparagus spear. Cut the remaining asparagus to approximately the same length. Rinse and dry the asparagus
- Spread the trimmed asparagus in a bowl, and coat with the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the asparagus over the fire, and cook for approximately 7-10 minutes, or until they’re almost cooked through. Turn them as needed, to help them brown and almost-char evenly. Remove from the heat
- Spread the zest over the asparagus, and serve immediately
Makes 4 servings
Notes: When you place the asparagus on the grill, make sure they’re perpendicular to the long grate openings, so they don’t fall into the fire