We are full-fledged asparagus fans in my house. Especially during the spring season, when asparagus is plentiful and super fresh— whether roasted, grilled or steamed — it’s one of our favorite vegetable sides. Top asparagus with browned lemon butter sauce, and it becomes something that seems a little fancy schmancy…but it’s stupidly easy to make at home!
For everything you need to know about grilling asparagus, click here. But do feel free to prepare your simply cooked asparagus any way you prefer. You can change up your asparagus cooking approach according to what’s happening in your house around dinner (oven already on? Roast it!) and also the season.
You can double or triple (or more!) this recipe for a party. If you wanted to make this for a holiday meal, I would roast or steam the asparagus and then drizzle it with the lemon butter sauce.
Tender asparagus become even more irresistible with a drizzle of rich bright deliciousness in this Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Butter Sauce.
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How to Make Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Butter Sauce
Make the lemon butter sauce: Melt the butter with the garlic in a small saucepot over medium heat and allow to come to a gentle simmer for about 2 to 3 minutes, until the garlic becomes tender and turns light golden brown. Remove the pot from the heat and whisk in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
To grill the asparagus (or cook it any way you like it best!): Preheat the grill to medium heat.
On a sheet pan, toss the asparagus with the olive oil. Transfer to the grill with the spears facing perpendicular to the grates (or use a grill basket). Use tongs to turn them as they get grill marks on the bottom until they are cooked to your liking, anywhere from 7 to 9 minutes, depending on how well you like them cooked. Don’t forget that they will continue to cook a bit after you remove them from the heat.
Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter. Rewarm the sauce for a minute over medium heat, then drizzle the warm lemon butter sauce over the asparagus.
Give the asparagus a final grind of fresh pepper and a sprinkle of salt. I love to use Maldon salt for finishing dishes — it may cost a bit more, but those big flaky crystals are a game changer. You will never be so happy to spend 5 bucks on an ingredient.
What to Serve with Asparagus and Lemon Butter Sauce
Other Asparagus Recipes
- Garlicky Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
- Grilled Asparagus with Vinaigrette
- Asparagus Remoulade with Egg
- Asparagus with Herbed Dipping Sauce
- Sesame Asparagus and Shiitake Mushrooms
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Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Butter Sauce
Ingredients
For the Lemon Sauce
- ¼ cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)
For the Grilled Asparagus
- 2 pounds thick asparagus (trimmed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
- Make the sauce: Melt the butter with the garlic in a small saucepot over medium-low heat and allow to come to a gentle simmer for about 1 to 2 minutes, until the garlic softens and turns light golden brown. Remove the pot from the heat and whisk in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the asparagus: Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- On a sheet pan, toss the asparagus with the olive oil. Transfer to the grill with the spears facing perpendicular to the grates (or use a grill basket). Use tongs to turn them as they get grill marks on the bottom, until they are cooked to your liking, anywhere from 7 to 9 minutes, depending on how well you like them cooked. Don’t forget that they will continue to cook a bit after you remove them from the heat.
- Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter. Rewarm the sauce for a minute over medium heat, then drizzle over the lemon butter sauce. Give the asparagus a final grind of fresh pepper and a sprinkle of salt.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition values are provided as an estimate. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a qualified healthcare professional.
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