How to Make Grilled Asparagus with Cilantro Lemon Butter - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the warmer weather approaches, it's time to dust off the grill and add some fresh, vibrant flavors to your outdoor cooking repertoire. One of the most beloved and versatile vegetables to throw on the grill is asparagus. Its earthy, slightly sweet flavor pairs perfectly with the smokiness of the grill, and it only takes a few minutes to achieve perfectly tender-crisp spears.

Today, we're taking our grilled asparagus to the next level by slathering it in a zesty, herbaceous cilantro ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound thin asparagus spears, tough ends snapped
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons light butter, melted
  • ¼ cup fat-free sour cream
  • 1 small lemon, juiced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and place a sheet of aluminum foil on the grate.
  • While grill is heating, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Drop asparagus spears into boiling water and stir gently; cook until the asparagus are bright green but still crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Drain the asparagus and cool quickly under a stream of cold water.
  • Place asparagus into a bowl and toss with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  • Place asparagus onto the foil-lined grill grate and cook until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Turn spears over several times with tongs.
  • Transfer grilled asparagus to a serving platter.
  • Stir cilantro, light butter, fat-free sour cream, and lemon juice together in a bowl; drizzle over asparagus to serve.
  • Nutrition

    98 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 65mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 258mg