Grilled Asparagus in Foil

This recipe for grilled asparagus in foil is tender fresh asparagus stalks cooked in foil packets with butter, seasonings and herbs. Throw these foil packs on the grill or bake in the oven for an easy side dish!

Grilled asparagus is a summer time staple in my house – these asparagus foil packets take just 5 minutes of prep time and are totally delicious.

Asparagus is a favorite vegetable in my house, even the kids will eat it! I love to grill asparagus during the warmer months, but I don’t love how the thin stalks slip through the grates of the grill and into the coals. Now I make grilled asparagus in foil – these packets take just minutes to put together and you end up with perfectly tender seasoned asparagus every time.

Can you cook asparagus on the grill?

Yes, you can cook asparagus on the grill. With the traditional method of grilling, you need to look for thick asparagus stalks so that they won’t fall through the grates of the grill. With this foil packet method, you can use any size asparagus you like, and there’s no risk of losing the stalks in the fire!

How long does it take to grill asparagus?

Grilled asparagus in a foil packet takes about 15 minutes to cook, depending on the size of your asparagus stalks. If you’re adding the asparagus directly to the grill without foil, it takes about 2-3 minutes per side to cook through.

What spices go well with asparagus?

I season these asparagus packets with pats of butter, salt, pepper and dried Italian seasoning. Other great options would be garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme or lemon pepper.

How do you prepare asparagus in the oven?

While I typically make this asparagus in foil on the grill, there are times when it’s cold out or I just don’t feel like firing up the grill. These asparagus foil packets can also be baked in the oven at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes.

After your asparagus packets are grilled or baked, it’s time to peel back the foil and serve. I typically serve my asparagus with a sprinkling of fresh herbs like parsley, chives or dill. I also like  to serve lemon wedges on the side, as a squeeze of lemon juice adds great flavor to this dish.

You can add other quick-cooking vegetables to these foil packets if you’re looking for a little variety, like sliced zucchini, diced red bell peppers, or even frozen corn kernels.

This grilled asparagus in foil is my go-to vegetable side dish when it’s hot out. If you’re an asparagus fan, you’ll definitely want to give this one a try.

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• Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry
• Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
• Lemon Asparagus Pasta
• Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry
• Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

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Grilled Asparagus in Foil

This recipe for grilled asparagus in foil is tender fresh asparagus stalks cooked in foil packets with butter, seasonings and herbs. Throw these foil packs on the grill or bake in the oven for an easy side dish!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword asparagus in foil, foil asparagus, grilled asparagus

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 96

Author Sara Welch

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

Instructions

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

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 364mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1105IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2.6mg