Blackstone Asparagus
Description
Crisp-tender Blackstone asparagus charred on the flat top with garlic, lemon, and Parmesan. This easy griddle side dish is ready in just 10 minutes with 5 simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, or avocado/grapeseed oil, plus more for the griddle
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus more for serving
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the Blackstone griddle to medium-high (375–400°F).
- Rinse and trim the woody ends from the asparagus; pat completely dry.
- Toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Lightly oil the griddle and arrange the spears in a single layer. Cook 5–7 minutes, rolling occasionally, until charred and crisp-tender.
- In the last minute, add the minced garlic and toss. Squeeze on the lemon juice.
- Transfer to a platter, top with Parmesan if using, and serve hot.
Equipment
- Blackstone Griddle
- Infrared thermometer
- Tongs
Notes
- A hot griddle and dry spears are the keys to a good char.
- Don't crowd the surface; cook in a single layer.
- Cover with a basting dome for the last 2 minutes if you prefer softer asparagus.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 337mgPotassium: 241mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 880IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 3mg