Esparragos Asados sprinkled with olive oil, salt & pepper and a little lemon zest, that’s all they need to be delish! Best of all, they can be grilled right alongside the main dish and they cook up quick!

Asparagus placed on a metal tray sprinkled with shredded parmesan cheese.

Esparragos, or asparagus as you know them in English, undergo a flavorful transformation, with the flames imparting a subtle smokiness and a charred essence that elevates its natural nuttiness.

I make this veggie at least twice a month at home as long as I can find them at the grocery store. I like to roast them on the grill, in the airfryer, in the pan or oven. It all depends on what else I’m making that night. If I’m making something in the oven, then I cook the asparagus in the oven. Using the grill? Then I grill them…. they’re so versatile!

Why you’ll love it

Packed with flavor – with each ingredient bringing a balance that makes this so flavorful.
Ready in 15 minutes – making it great for getting a tasty veggie on the table, whether it’s a busy weeknight or holiday dinner.
Asparagus are so healthy! They’re a good source of folate, vitamin K, and fiber, among other nutrients. Medical News Today talks all about this plus other great benefits you get when eating asparagus.

How to choose good asparagus

When buying fresh ones at the grocery store, select stalks that are firm but tender. Wilting asparagus have seen better days and won’t cook well. The end of the stalks should be moist and plump. Stay away from ends that look dry, cracked, or “woody”.

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Ingredients

Fresh Esparragos (Asparagus), ends trimmed as pictured below.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Kosher Salt & Pepper to taste ( I love to use Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper. It does make a difference!)
Lemon zest
Shredded Parmesan
Outdoor grill, indoor skillet grill or even just a regular skillet for those times that you can’t grill outdoors.

How To Cook Esparragos:

Esparragos must be one of the easiest vegetables to cook out there. They don’t need much to make them delicious!

Esparragos on a cutting board with a knife on the side.

Start by washing the spears thoroughly and trim off the tough, woody ends. Cut about 1-2 inches from the bottom, where the spear naturally starts to become tender. This ensures that you’re left with the most flavorful and tender parts of the asparagus for cooking or serving.

toss the asparagus with oil, salt, and pepper.

Preheat the grill to medium-high, and arrange asparagus crosswise on grill grate and grill covered.
Rotate a couple of times to ensure even cooking. They only take about 5 minutes to cook!

Alternative cooking methods:

On a skillet: The cooking time would be the same time as if they were grilled. Just saute the spears and keep moving them around to cook evenly.
Oven: Roast them in the oven at 400 degrees until the tips are toasty and brown. About 10 to 12 minutes.

Once they’re cook, just toss your asparagus with the lemon zest and shredded parmesan cheese.

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