How to Grill Asparagus in Foil

Foil keeps the stalks from falling through the grill.

Prep: 5 mins; Cook: 15 mins; Total: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus stalks trimmed
  • 8 teaspoons butter cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • cooking spray
  • lemon wedges for serving optional

Directions

  1. Preheat a grill to medium high heat or an oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Coat 4 large squares of foil with cooking spray.
  3. Divide the asparagus stalks evenly among the squares of foil.
  4. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper evenly over the asparagus stalks.
  5. Place 2 teaspoons of butter in each asparagus packet.
  6. Fold the foil over the asparagus, sealing completely on all sides.
  7. Grill the asparagus packs for 15 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
  8. Alternatively, you can bake the asparagus for 15 minutes.
  9. Open the foil packets carefully, then gently stir to make sure all the asparagus is coated with the butter and seasonings
  10. Sprinkle with parsley and serve, with lemon wedges if desired.