Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Dill Sauce

Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Dill Sauce

Smoky charred asparagus gets a bright lift from a tangy, herb-flecked lemon dill sauce.

Total 18 min Makes 4 servings Calories 180/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

Allergens

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Thick asparagus spears are grilled over high heat until lightly charred and tender-crisp, then finished with a creamy lemon dill sauce. It's a quick side dish that pairs well with grilled fish, chicken, or steak, and comes together in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, woody ends trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, about 450°F.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Set the lemon dill sauce aside.

  3. Toss the asparagus spears with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper on a baking sheet or large plate.

  4. Arrange the asparagus perpendicular to the grill grates and grill, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and tender-crisp, 6 to 8 minutes.

  5. Transfer the grilled asparagus to a serving platter and drizzle with the lemon dill sauce, or serve the sauce alongside for dipping.

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    Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Dill Sauce

    Thick asparagus spears are grilled over high heat until lightly charred and tender-crisp, then finished with a creamy lemon dill sauce. It's a quick side dish that pairs well with grilled fish, chicken, or steak, and comes together in under 20 minutes.

    18 min 4 servings 180 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, woody ends trimmed
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
    • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt

    Method

    1. 1

      Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, about 450°F.

    2. 2

      In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Set the lemon dill sauce aside.

    3. 3

      Toss the asparagus spears with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper on a baking sheet or large plate.

    4. 4

      Arrange the asparagus perpendicular to the grill grates and grill, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and tender-crisp, 6 to 8 minutes.

    5. 5

      Transfer the grilled asparagus to a serving platter and drizzle with the lemon dill sauce, or serve the sauce alongside for dipping.