Description
Grilled Parmesan Garlic Asparagus is a quick and flavorful side dish featuring tender asparagus spears grilled to perfection and tossed with fragrant garlic and savory parmesan cheese. This simple recipe delivers smoky char marks and a cheesy finish that pairs wonderfully with any main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare asparagus: Trim the woody bottoms off the asparagus spears to ensure tenderness and even cooking.
- Season and oil: Lay the asparagus in a pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss with the olive oil to coat evenly.
- Grill asparagus: Arrange the asparagus in a single row on a grill or grill plate over medium-high heat. Grill for 10 minutes until char marks appear and the spears are fork tender. Remove from heat.
- Toss with garlic and parmesan: Return the grilled asparagus to the pan, add the minced garlic and grated parmesan cheese, then gently toss to combine and melt the cheese slightly.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy immediately. Optionally, asparagus can be grilled wrapped in foil for a more steamed texture.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use fresh, firm asparagus with bright green color.
- Grilling asparagus directly over heat develops excellent smoky char marks and enhances the flavor.
- You can substitute parmesan cheese with pecorino Romano for a sharper taste.
- If you prefer a softer texture, wrap the asparagus in foil before grilling to steam them slightly.
- Adjust garlic quantity according to your preference for a milder or stronger garlic flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 58 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg
