Description
A simple and elegant grilled asparagus dish topped with crunchy chopped almonds and rich butter, finished with a fresh splash of lemon juice. Perfect as a healthy side for any meal, this recipe combines the nutty flavor of almonds with tender grilled asparagus cooked to perfection inside foil packets.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 bunch asparagus
Nuts & Fats
- 1/2 cup raw almonds
- 2 tablespoons butter
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, ensuring it reaches the right temperature for grilling the asparagus evenly inside foil packets.
- Prepare Asparagus: Wash the asparagus well and trim off the tough bottom half an inch of each stalk to ensure tenderness when cooked.
- Chop Almonds: Using a sharp knife, coarsely chop the raw almonds to create a crunchy topping that will add texture and flavor.
- Assemble Foil Packet: Lay out a piece of tin foil approximately one foot long. Place the asparagus in the center, then evenly sprinkle the chopped almonds over the top. Cut the butter into four pieces and distribute them over the almonds to melt and infuse flavor during cooking.
- Seal Foil Packet: Close the foil by bringing the long sides together at the top and gently rolling down to seal. Next, fold each open side toward the asparagus until the packet is fully sealed to lock in moisture.
- Grill Packets: Place the sealed foil packet on direct heat of the grill and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, allowing the asparagus to steam and grill in the butter and almond mixture.
- Serve: Carefully unwrap the foil, drizzle the grilled asparagus with lemon juice for acidity and freshness, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- For crisper asparagus, grill a little less time, and for softer stalks, grill longer.
- Make sure the foil packets are well sealed to prevent steam from escaping, which keeps the asparagus moist.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright flavor enhancement.
- You can substitute butter with olive oil for a dairy-free option.
- Be cautious when unwrapping the foil as hot steam will escape.
