Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Aioli

Enjoy smoky and tender grilled asparagus paired with a bright and zesty lemon aioli, which complements the asparagus' natural sweetness and adds a tangy kick to this fantastic side. This simple yet flavorful dish is perfect for a summer barbecue, a family dinner, or as a side dish for any meal.

Total Time

20min

5.0

1 Rating

Author: Jack Lee at SideChef

Servings:

Ingredients

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3 cups

Asparagus

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2 Tbsp

Olive Oil

•

to taste

Salt

•

to taste

Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Citrus Aioli

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Anchovy Fillets

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1 Tbsp

Dijon Mustard

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1/2 cup

Mayonnaise

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Lemons , zested, juiced

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1 clove

Garlic , grated

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1 tsp

Finely Chopped Fresh Chives

Cooking Instructions

First, prepare the citrus aioli. In a small bowl, mash the Anchovy Fillets (1) with a whisk.

Then mix the Dijon Mustard (1 Tbsp) , Mayonnaise (1/2 cup) , lemon zest, 1 Tbsp of Lemon (1) , Garlic (1 clove) , Fresh Chives (1 tsp) , Salt (to taste) , and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste) until smooth and well combined. Set aside.

Preheat your grill pan to medium-high heat.

In a large bowl, toss the Asparagus (3 cups) with Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) , Salt (to taste) , and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste) until evenly coated.

Place the asparagus on the grill pan and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until they are tender and charred in spots.

Once the asparagus is done, remove it from the grill and arrange it on a platter. Serve the grilled asparagus warm, accompanied by the lemon aioli on the side and garnished with grilled Lemon Slices (1) .

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

299

FAT

29.0 g

PROTEIN

3.4 g

CARBS

8.0 g