Charred Asparagus with Lemon Recipe

Asparagus with Lemon

When I first tasted charred asparagus with lemon, I was in love.

Everything about this simple side dish was perfectly enjoyable. 

Recently, I saw this dish on a menu at a restaurant, so I had to try it.

I immediately knew I had to learn how to do it myself.

The technique is different than the way I used to cook my asparagus.

It is still done on the stove, but it looks and tastes more like it was prepared on a grill.

This recipe works well for dinner as a side dish or for breakfast or brunch served with eggs.

It doesn’t have any added oil, other than a touch of cooking spray.

The lemon adds a nice little burst of flavor, so I don’t need any salt when I prepare asparagus this way.

Two simple ingredients are all I need for a flavorful veggie side. 

Charred Asparagus

Ingredients:

1 bunch Asparagus (approx. 1 pound), trimmed
Whole Lemon

Instructions:

Heat empty skillet on high for 2 minutes.

Lightly coat pan with cooking spray.

Add asparagus to pan in single layer.

Cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes.

Cook for another 3-4 minutes stirring occasionally until asparagus is evenly charred.

Squeeze lemon juice on asparagus and serve.