A delightful and simple recipe for grilled asparagus with a zesty lemon garlic marinade.
Trim the tough ends of the asparagus and rinse them thoroughly.
Bend the asparagus gently to find the natural breaking point for trimming.
In a zip-top plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Mix the marinade ingredients well before adding the asparagus to ensure even coating.
Add the asparagus to the bag, seal it, and shake to coat the asparagus evenly. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
Turn the bag occasionally to ensure all asparagus spears are well marinated.
Preheat the grill to high heat.
Ensure the grill grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
Remove the asparagus from the marinade and place them on the preheated grill.
Shake off excess marinade before grilling to avoid flare-ups.
Grill the asparagus for about 5 minutes on each side or until tender and slightly charred.
Use tongs to turn the asparagus gently to prevent breaking.
Serve the grilled asparagus warm, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired.
Fresh parsley or dill makes a great garnish for this dish.