Grilled Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1 pounds asparagus – trimmed
• 1.5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.5 tsp kosher salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper – freshly ground
• lemon – cut into wedges (for serving)

Instructions

1. Preheat a grill to medium-high (about 400–450°F). Clean the grates.
2. Rinse the asparagus, pat dry, and snap or trim off the woody ends (about 1–2 inches). If spears are very thick, peel the lower third with a vegetable peeler.
3. In a large bowl, toss the asparagus with the extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
4. Arrange the asparagus perpendicular to the grates (or use a grill basket). Grill, covered, turning once or twice, 5–8 minutes (8–10 minutes for thick spears), until the stalks are tender-crisp and lightly charred in spots.
5. Transfer to a platter, rest 1 minute, and taste for seasoning. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing at the table.