Prepare asparagus: Rinse asparagus and trim away the very bottom. Spread spears out onto a baking sheet or tray. Drizzle with oil and rub to coat.
Grill asparagus: Preheat grill or barbecue to 500°F. Spread the asparagus out onto the grill in an even layer. Add lemons to the grill too, if using. Close lid and cook for two minutes. Then move asparagus on grill to cook evenly. When bright green and still slightly firm, about 5 minutes total, transfer to baking tray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Prepare crumb topping: Heat small skillet on stovetop over moderate heat. When pan is hot, add butter and once melted, add garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add panko and stir to combine. Cook panko, stirring occasionally, until browned. Add parsley, toss to combine and remove from heat.
Serve: Transfer cooked asparagus to presentation platter. Sprinkle with toasted crumb topping. Serve immediately, garnished with lemon.
Grilled Asparagus
Ingredients
3 bunches of asparagus
2 tablespoons olive oil
sprinkle kosher salt
sprinkle black pepper
1 cup seasoned panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
Optional:
1 lemon, halved
Directions
Prepare asparagus: Rinse asparagus and trim away the very bottom. Spread spears out onto a baking sheet or tray. Drizzle with oil and rub to coat.
Grill asparagus: Preheat grill or barbecue to 500°F. Spread the asparagus out onto the grill in an even layer. Add lemons to the grill too, if using. Close lid and cook for two minutes. Then move asparagus on grill to cook evenly. When bright green and still slightly firm, about 5 minutes total, transfer to baking tray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Prepare crumb topping: Heat small skillet on stovetop over moderate heat. When pan is hot, add butter and once melted, add garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add panko and stir to combine. Cook panko, stirring occasionally, until browned. Add parsley, toss to combine and remove from heat.
Serve: Transfer cooked asparagus to presentation platter. Sprinkle with toasted crumb topping. Serve immediately, garnished with lemon.
Grilled Asparagus
5 / 5. 2
Grilled fresh asparagus topped with panko crumbs toasted in a fragrant garlic butter…
Ready to up your vegetable side dish game? This GRILLED ASPARAGUS will do the trick!
A few keywords for this very simple recipe: easy, tasty and versatile. This recipe for GRILLED ASPARAGUS couldn’t be more fun to prepare, and the combination of asparagus and those garlicky, crispy crumbs is sensational. Added bonus, you can serve it as a tasty side dish next to pretty much anything, from steak and chops to chicken breasts, grilled fish and favourite vegetarian mains. Everyone who tries it always asks for the recipe, so be ready to send ‘em our way.
Now, if asparagus is one of your favourite vegetables, we hear you. It’s one of our most popular veggies, too. We’ve crafted a lovely LEMONY ASPARAGUS ORZO SALAD, a creamy ASPARAGUS SOUP, plus an oven-ready ASPARAGUS TART. We also added it to our PASTA PRIMAVERA, this brunch-worthy HAM AND ASPARAGUS FRITTATA, plus added it into the mix of this ASPARAGUS CAPRESE SALAD. Once you’ve fallen in love with our GRILLED ASPARAGUS recipe, make sure to come back and try these hugely popular asparagus recipes too.
For now, fire up the grill. Here are all the details on making this GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC BUTTER CRUMBS:
INGREDIENTS
As mentioned, this recipe is simple. You’ll need asparagus, oil, kosher salt, black pepper and then four additional ingredients for the crispy crumb topping. Adding that mix of panko bread crumbs, butter, garlic, and freshly chopped parsley is the vegetable upgrade we’ve all been craving. Wait until you try this.
ASPARAGUS
Although asparagus is often available throughout the year, we suggest purchasing locally grown asparagus whenever possible. Up in our neck of the woods, it’s ONTARIO ASPARAGUS, known for its tender, thin shoots and fresh, grassy flavour. Prepping the asparagus spears is easy – give the stalks a rinse under cool water, then trim away the very ends, which are sometimes woody. You can use the castoffs, along with other vegetable trimmings, to make a vegetable stock. Some folks like to peel their asparagus, but… why? No need to lose any of that wholesome goodness!
Speaking of wholesome goodness, asparagus delivers. Health experts agree that asparagus may improve digestive health, reduce blood sugar levels, and also may reduce cholesterol. This beloved vegetable has an impressive list of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C and K, plus folate, potassium and phosphorus. It’s also low on fat and high on fibre. LOVE!
HOW TO GRILL ASPARAGUS
Even the technique for how to properly grill asparagus is easy. After rinsing and trimming the stalks, lay them onto a baking tray, drizzle with regular or extra virgin olive oil and rub to coat. Preheat the grill to 500°F, then add the asparagus, spreading it out in a thin layer across the grill grates. Leave the spears to cook for a minute or two, then move them on the grates to help blister and char the skin, leaving each spear with those choice grill marks. You’re going to want to cook them until fork-tender but still kinda crunchy. Pro tip: add a halved lemon to the grill, too. A squeeze of lemon juice on the finished dish is fab.
Whether you make this on a barbecue, flat-top griddle, smoker, grill pan, grill basket, or even a campfire, grilled asparagus is the best!
SEASONING
When you watch the quick VIDEO attached to this recipe, you’ll notice how we season the grilled asparagus with a sprinkle of salt and pepper after it comes off the grill. This is done intentionally so that the seasoning doesn’t burn or flake off while the asparagus is on the heat.
PANKO CRUMB TOPPING
Here comes the little flavour enhancement that takes this vegetable side dish from simple to amazing. Just so you know, we also add the same crumb topping to our famous GRILLED STEAK SALAD. Making it only takes a few moments, and you can make this crumb topping before or after you grill the asparagus. I usually make it as soon as the asparagus comes off the grill. It’s excellent sprinkled onto the dish when still warm.
Sautéing the panko bread crumbs in a skillet or pan set on medium-high heat is a dream. Melt some butter and flavour it with garlic. For best results, let the garlic sizzle in the butter for about a minute to impart those big garlic flavours. Then add the panko, regular or gluten-free, and toss it about in the hot skillet or pan to toast. We also added chopped parsley into the crumb, adding another layer of flavour plus some colour. Feel free to add other fresh herbs to this topping like chives, dill, fresh basil and mint. We know some might wonder about cheese, whether it’s Parmesan cheese, Asiago or feta. We opted instead to keep the flavour of the asparagus front and centre.
ENJOY
As we mentioned, we’re been enjoying this brilliant vegetable dish with pretty much everything lately. Present it on a beautiful platter or presentation dish, garnishing the top with all the toasted crumbs. On the off-chance there’s leftover asparagus, place it into an airtight container in the refrigerator. This asparagus dish is delicious cold too, so when you’re ready to enjoy, just pop the dish from the fridge and get to it!
PIN ME!
This fresh take on asparagus is so easy and delicious, we suggest you PIN the recipe to a favourite vegetable or side dish board on PINTEREST or BOOKMARK this tab for easy access. SHARE it with friends so they can make them too. We’d also appreciate seeing pics of all the delicious dishes you’re making these days. Use #weekendatthecottage when you post those pics on Facebook and Instagram. Thanks!
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC BUTTER CRUMBS sure is a winner!
Cook Mode Use cook mode to keep your screen on while cooking.
Ingredients
3 bunches of asparagus
2 tablespoons olive oil
sprinkle kosher salt
sprinkle black pepper
1 cup seasoned panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
Optional:
1 lemon, halved
Directions
Prepare asparagus: Rinse asparagus and trim away the very bottom. Spread spears out onto a baking sheet or tray. Drizzle with oil and rub to coat.
Grill asparagus: Preheat grill or barbecue to 500°F. Spread the asparagus out onto the grill in an even layer. Add lemons to the grill too, if using. Close lid and cook for two minutes. Then move asparagus on grill to cook evenly. When bright green and still slightly firm, about 5 minutes total, transfer to baking tray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Prepare crumb topping: Heat small skillet on stovetop over moderate heat. When pan is hot, add butter and once melted, add garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add panko and stir to combine. Cook panko, stirring occasionally, until browned. Add parsley, toss to combine and remove from heat.
Serve: Transfer cooked asparagus to presentation platter. Sprinkle with toasted crumb topping. Serve immediately, garnished with lemon.
Until Cottage Season
