Description
These little packets go right on the grill alongside your main dish and come out perfectly tender every single time. The foil seals in all that buttery, garlicky goodness while the Parmesan gets golden and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus stalks, trimmed
- 8 teaspoons butter, cut into small pieces
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Cooking spray for foil
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
1. Get that grill heating to medium-high while you prep everything else. If using the oven, preheat to 425°F.
2. Hold one asparagus spear and bend it gently until it snaps. Line up the rest and cut them all at that same spot. Toss those woody ends in the compost.
3. Cut 4 large squares of foil and spray each one with cooking spray. Divide the asparagus evenly among the four squares.
4. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper over each portion, then dot with 2 teaspoons of butter pieces.
5. Fold the foil over the asparagus and crimp the edges to seal completely. Make sure there are no gaps or the butter will leak out.
6. Place packets on the grill and cook for 15 minutes, flipping once halfway through. If baking, put them on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes – no flipping needed.
7. Open those packets carefully – there’s hot steam in there! Gently stir the asparagus to coat everything in that butter and seasoning. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Seal those packets really well or you’ll lose all the butter and moisture during cooking.
Don’t overcrowd the packets. Four packets with about 4 ounces of asparagus each works perfectly.
Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese right on top when you open the packets while they’re still hot.
Make packets ahead and keep them in the fridge until grill time.
Use thick asparagus spears – they hold up better to grilling without getting mushy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American