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Memorial Day Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Aioli

A fresh and zesty side dish perfect for Memorial Day gatherings, featuring grilled asparagus paired with a creamy lemon aioli.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Asparagus
  • 1 pound asparagus trimmed
Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for grilling
Lemon Aioli
  • 1 large egg yolk at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup olive oil for aioli
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Asparagus
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Grill the Asparagus
  1. Place the asparagus on the grill and cook for 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 thickens.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve
  1. Serve the grilled asparagus drizzled with lemon aioli.

Notes

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