An easy summer side dish, Grilled Asparagus in Foil is packed with garlic-y goodness, lemon-y tang and is easy to clean up! Super simple on the grill, in the oven or on your campfire.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: asparagus in foil, foil packet, grilled asparagus
Servings: 4
Calories: 60kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $8
Equipment
grill
Ingredients
1poundasparagus stalkswoody ends trimmed
8tablespoonsbuttercut into 1/2 inch pieces
1lemonsliced
12basil leaves
6wholegarlic cloves
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonground pepper
1/4cupgrated parmesan cheeseoptional
Instructions
Preheat grill to medium high heat.
Place three 16 inch pieces heavy duty foil on a flat surface and form a bowl by crimping the sides up slightly.
Place the asparagus in the center of the foil and top with the butter, lemon slices, basil, garlic, salt and pepper.
Fold the foil over the asparagus and seal it completely on all sides.
Grill the asparagus foil packet for 15 minutes.
Carefully open the foil packet and check the asparagus for doneness. (It should be firm, yet tender.)
Sprinkle with cheese, if using, and serve immediately.
Notes
Don’t have a grill? You can make the Asparagus Foil Packets in the oven at 400˚F for 15 minutes.