Easy Broiled Asparagus with garlic, oil, salt and pepper is a 10 minute side dish. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when asparagus is in season!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
I have broiled asparagus recipe that keeps your hands oil free and mess to a minimum. It’s so easy, even my kids know how to broil asparagus in the oven!
While I have shared recipes for air fryer asparagus or oven roasted asparagus, broiling asparagus is my favorite method to cook it in the spring. We have been making it for 10 years now.
All you need is 5 ingredients and 10 minutes! Asparagus comes out crunchy and tender, and you even don’t have to preheat the oven. Win-win!
Reader’s Review
I tried this recipe and finally my asparagus came out crunchy but soft and absolutely delicious. It’s simple and tasty. Thank you Olena!
Natalie
Ingredients for Broiled Asparagus
- Asparagus: Look for fresh asparagus that’s firm, especially the tops. It will vary in thickness, so you will have to adjust the cooking time a bit.
- Oil: I prefer to use extra virgin olive oil for taste reasons. However, by the rules it’s best to use high smoke point oil like avocado oil.
- Garlic: Fresh garlic not from a jar or garlic powder. Grating it makes all the difference in the world in terms of flavor.
- Salt and pepper: Simple seasonings. Feel free to add what you like.
Recipe Tip
Add what you like! Broil a few thinly sliced lemon slices with the asparagus for a lemony bright taste. Add freshly grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese right after removing from the oven.
How to Make Broiled Asparagus
- Trim the ends of the asparagus: Learn two easy ways below.
- Season it: In a medium rectangular baking dish with a lid, place asparagus. Drizzle with oil, add garlic and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place lid on top and shake and toss the dish until seasonings coat the asparagus.
- Broil it: Turn on the broiler and remove the lid from baking dish. Place on an oven rack 5-6-inches below the broiler and broil asparagus for 7 minutes or start checking after 5 minutes. Asparagus is ready when you can easily pierce the thickest part with a fork.
Baking Dish Tip
My photos are older and they show a glass baking dish. However, I don’t recommend to use one because it can shatter. So, from now on I will be using a ceramic or metal baking dish and I recommend you do the same.
How to Trim Asparagus
There are 2 methods I like to use when trimming asparagus.
- Cut: Grab a sharp knife and line up your asparagus all facing the same way on a cutting board. Snap one towards the end, line up with the tops of asparagus on the board and trim the same length.
- Bend and snap: This is a fun way to get your kids involved! Gently bend each asparagus stalk where the green part turns to white until the woody end snaps off. Do one by one.
Serving Ideas
- Chicken: Broiled asparagus is a perfect side dish with baked chicken breast or marry me chicken.
- Fish: Serve with baked teriyaki salmon or lemon butter baked cod for a Mother’s Day dinner!
- Pasta: For an easy dinner serve with Instant Pot chicken pasta with parmesan!
- Lamb: Asparagus and lamb are a classic combo. Try with roasted leg of lamb or quicker lamb loin chops.
FAQs
Yes! It’s low calorie, yet a great source of fiber and plant based protein. It’s also high in Vitamin K which helps promote good bone health!
More Asparagus Recipes to Try
Broiled Asparagus Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, or avocado oil
- 1-2 garlic cloves, grated
- Scant 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry asparagus. To trim asparagus, snap the end of one spear and cut remaining asparagus same length with a knife.
- In a medium-large rectangular ceramic or metal baking dish, place asparagus. Drizzle with oil, add garlic and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place lid on top (if dish has one) or wrap with foil or plastic wrap and gently shake until asparagus is coated evenly with seasonings.
- Turn broiler on High. Remove lid (foil or plastic) from the dish and place it 5-6 inches below the broiler. Broil for 7 minutes or start checking after 5 minutes. Asparagus is ready when you pierce the thickest part with a fork and it's soft.
Notes
- Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Great recipe. I love asparagus(even raw) but this is better than roasted. You can’t go wrong with garlic on strong tasting veggies. It tames them nicely.
Ceramic under the broiler isn’t much better than glass. Use metal and you won’t need to worry.
So glad you enjoyed it!