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Home » Sides » Lemon Grilled Asparagus in Foil

Lemon Grilled Asparagus in Foil

Apr 4, 2021 · by Valentina · 21 Comments

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Grilled Asparagus in Foil has just a few ingredients and big delicious flavors. It’s so easy to prepare and throw on the grill alongside your main course for outdoor spring and summer meals.Grilled skinny asparagus on a while plate with lemon flower behind it

It’s amazing how even wrapped in foil, this asparagus takes on a subtle smoky flavor from the grill.

That, combined with lemon makes for an absolutely fantastic side dish.

The fresh bright flavor is perfect for spring and summer.

pile of skinny asparagus on cutting board

How to Grill Asparagus in Foil

The preparation for this recipe is quite simple, which makes it ideal to throw on the grill with other things like steak, Portobello mushrooms, or whatever you fancy.

  • Wash and dry the asparagus, and then snap or cut off the
    bottom few inches.
  • Toss the asparagus in olive oil with salt, pepper and lemon
    slices.
  • Wrap it in foil and place it on a hot grill. Grill for about 7
    minutes, flipping it over about half way through. (How long to grill asparagus in foil will vary, depending on the thickness of the spears.)

Voila!

(More detailed instructions are below.)

asparagus mixed with lemon slices

Recipe Tips and Substitutions

  • This recipe calls for skinny asparagus (also called thin or Pencil asparagus), which makes the grilling time very quick. You can use any thickness of asparagus for the recipe, just be aware that the thicker it is, the longer the grilling time will be. Also, if the spears are thick, it's a good idea to peel them.
  • I use olive oil in this recipe to keep it light, but you can switch it out for melted butter if you'd like.
  • I love adding slices of of lemon to the asparagus because in the foil packet they become very soft and the flavor mellows. You can actually eat them without the overpowering sour flavor. That said, you can also opt to mix about 1½ tablespoons of lemon juice into the asparagus when you add the oil.
  • Lime juice is also delicious with the asparagus if you want to switch it up.

grilled asparagus in foil with lemon slices

When is asparagus in season?

Asparagus season is from approximately February through June, peaking in April.

Choose asparagus that’s bright green and firm. (The tips of the asparagus are often slightly purple, and that’s okay!)

close up of asparagus spear tips

I hope you love this method of grilling asparagus in foil as much as I do.

More spring and summer asparagus recipes:

  • Vegan Asparagus Soup
  • Purple Asparagus Recipe
  • Lemon-Dill White Asparagus
  • Parmesan Asparagus Salad
  • Asparagus Aussie Lamb Crostini
thin asparagus on white plate

Lemon Grilled Asparagus in Foil

Valentina K. Wein
Grilled Asparagus in Foil with lemon has just a few ingredients and big delicious flavors. It’s so easy to prepare and throw on the grill alongside your main course for outdoor spring and summer meals.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 7 minutes mins
Total Time 12 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 to 6
Calories 90 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1¼ pounds skinny asparagus (also called thin or pencil), washed and dried
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small to medium-sized lemon, washed and dried, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the asparagus. Cut the bottom few inches (the tough portion), off of the asparagus spears and discard. You can actually "snap" the ends off with your hands -- it almost always breaks right where it should.
  • Combine ingredients. Add the asparagus to a sheet pan and toss the spears with the olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon slices.
  • Wrap in foil and grill. Divide the asparagus into four portions. Lay out four large pieces of foil (at least a couple of inches larger than the pile of asparagus, which will not be a single layer. ) Place each portion on a sheet of foil and top each one with another piece. Crimp the edges of the foil together to seal them. Do not wrap it tightly -- there should be some air in the packet. Each pile will ultimately be a few layers of the asparagus.
  • Grill and serve. Preheat an outdoor barbecue or stove-top grill. The flame should be high-medium to heat it. Once it's hot, add the foil packets and grill for about 7 minutes. After about 4 minutes, flip them over and turn the heat dow low-medium. Open the packets carefully as there will be steam inside. Serve!

NOTES

Calorie count is only an estimate.

NUTRITION

Calories: 90kcal
Keywords grilled vegetables, summer grilling, good for summer bbq
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Comments

  1. angiesrecipes

    April 04, 2021 at 9:33 pm

    Best of the season...Those asparagus are so tender!
    angiesrecipes

    Reply
    • valentina

      April 05, 2021 at 2:14 pm

      Thanks, Angie! Springtime vegetables are the best! 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
  2. Chef Mimi

    April 05, 2021 at 4:10 pm

    I don’t ever remember to cook in foil or parchment packets, inside or out. Not sure why! But these asparagus look perfect. I love the lemons in there!

    Reply
    • valentina

      April 07, 2021 at 10:12 pm

      Thank you, Mimi. I don't think about cooking this way too often. It's easy and can be so delicious. (I especially love Fish en Papillote with fresh herbs & lemon!) 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
  3. Christina C

    April 05, 2021 at 4:44 pm

    5 stars
    These are my mother's favorite type of asparagus. What a super easy way to make them! Love it, especially with the added lemon!

    Reply
    • valentina

      April 07, 2021 at 10:13 pm

      Thanks, my friend! Yes, the lemon is sooo good! 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
  4. Ron

    April 06, 2021 at 12:25 pm

    We love asparagus and love them grilled, but I've not tried wrapping them in foil for cooking on the BBQ. I will soon though. That is as soon as our asparagus season starts next month. Take care over your way...

    Reply
    • valentina

      April 07, 2021 at 10:14 pm

      Hi Ron. Thanks so much. The foil is perfect for these thin asparagus spears. Hope your season comes soon, and that you're feeling well! 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
  5. David @ Spiced

    April 07, 2021 at 4:11 am

    5 stars
    What a great idea! I've baked asparagus with lemon, and I've grilled asparagus...but I've never combined the two on the grill. We're finally hitting grilling season here, and I couldn't be more excited! This would be a great side dish next to a good backyard burger!

    Reply
    • valentina

      April 07, 2021 at 10:15 pm

      ooooh, so good with burgers. Thanks for checking this out, David. Enjoy! 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
  6. Jeff the Chef @ Make It Like a Man!

    April 07, 2021 at 4:54 am

    I've been on a big asparagus kick lately, but I haven't tried it on the grill. Truth be told, I'm not all that much a grill guy. But, that could change!

    Reply
    • valentina

      April 07, 2021 at 10:11 pm

      Hope you enjoy, Jeff. I'm not a big grill girl. 😉 I do love my stove-top grill, though and use it often. 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
  7. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

    April 07, 2021 at 5:45 am

    5 stars
    This is perfect for springtime grilling. I love how fast and easy this is and no dishes to clean up since it's cooked in foil! Delicious!!!

    Reply
    • valentina

      April 07, 2021 at 10:10 pm

      Thank you, Kathy! I didn't even think of the benefit of no clean-up -- yay for that! 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
  8. John / Kitchen Riffs

    April 07, 2021 at 7:44 am

    This is such a terrific way to prepare asparagus! Lotta flavor. SO glad local asparagus season is here!

    Reply
    • valentina

      April 07, 2021 at 10:09 pm

      I am too. Thanks so much, John! 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
  9. Ben | Havocinthekitchen

    April 07, 2021 at 8:39 am

    5 stars
    What could be better than grilled asparagus with a touch of olive oil and lemon - that's a perfect spring/summer dish! Sprinkle it with some feta or parmesan and serve with some toasted bread, and that would be a wonderful main course for me 🙂

    Reply
    • valentina

      April 07, 2021 at 10:07 pm

      Hey Ben. Thank you so much. Would be delicious with cheese or bread -- love those ideas! 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
  10. 2pots2cook

    April 09, 2021 at 2:02 am

    5 stars
    Perfect way to prepare this vitamin loaded vegetable ! Thank you so much and enjoy your weekend!

    Reply
  11. David Scott Allen

    April 17, 2021 at 3:59 pm

    Looks like a wonderful recipe - and that asparagus is gorgeous! Definitely need to try grilling it in the foil packets - the lemon is the perfect touch to make it special!

    Reply
    • valentina

      April 20, 2021 at 1:14 pm

      Thanks, David. I can't get enough asparagus during the spring. 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply

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