Smoked Asparagus (Pellet Grill)
This easy Smoked Asparagus is cooked on the pellet grill until tender, and finished with an optional squeeze of fresh lemon juice. A simple side dish seasoned with garlic, pepper, and olive oil that pairs with almost any grilled meal.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus, (about 1 pound)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt, (approximate)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, medium grind (approximate)
- freshly-squeezed lemon juice, for serving (optional)
- shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prep: Rinse the asparagus under cold water and dry thoroughly. Snap or cut off the woody ends at the bottom—usually about an inch or two. If you're working with thick spears, you can use a vegetable peeler to lightly shave the lower half of the spear after cutting off the bottom inch for a more tender texture.
- Season: Place the trimmed asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic salt and black pepper. Toss with your hands or tongs to coat all sides evenly.
- Smoke: Preheat your pellet grill to 350°F. Once hot, lay the asparagus directly across the grates in a single layer. Position them crosswise to keep the spears from slipping through.
- Close the lid and cook until the asparagus is tender but still has a bit of bite. Thinner spears will take 15 to 20 minutes. Thicker ones will take closer to 25 to 30 minutes. Keep an eye on them so they don't overcook and become mushy.
- Serve Warm: Transfer to a serving plate. Enjoy as-is, or top with a squeeze of lemon juice and/or a sprinkle of shaved Parmesan while hot.
Nutrition Estimate
Serving: 0.25recipeCalories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 293mgPotassium: 231mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 852IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg
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