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Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Aioli

A fresh and vibrant dish featuring tender grilled asparagus paired with a zesty lemon aioli.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Asparagus
  • 1 pound asparagus trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for grilling
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Lemon Aioli
  • 1 large egg yolk at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Asparagus
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Grill the Asparagus
  1. Place the asparagus on the grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and slightly charred.
Make the Lemon Aioli
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
  2. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the mixture is thick and creamy.
  3. Season with salt to taste.
Serve
  1. Serve the grilled asparagus warm with a side of lemon aioli for dipping.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute the egg yolk with aquafaba (chickpea brine).