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Stalks of smoked asparagus in a large cast-iron skillet.

Smoked Asparagus

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A simple summer side dish, filled with smoky flavor and tons of nutrients.
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 1 hour 15 minutes
Recipe makes approximately 4 servings

Equipment Needed

  • smoker
  • running water
  • Paper towels
  • Cutting board
  • sharp chef's knife
  • Large bowl
  • Tongs
  • large cast iron skillet (or disposable aluminum pan)
  • Fork
  • Small bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients Needed

For the Smoked Asparagus

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus (thick stalks preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or other neutral-flavored oil)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (more or less to taste)

For the Garlic-Butter Sauce (Optional)

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic (approximately 2 large cloves)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (juice from approximately 1 medium lemon)

Instructions

  • Preheat smoker, with lid closed, to 200° Fahrenheit.
  • Once smoker has preheated, rinse 1 pound fresh asparagus well under running water. Pat rinsed asparagus completely dry with paper towels, then place asparagus on cutting board.
  • Trim pale ends of asparagus spears and discard. Place remaining asparagus in large bowl.
  • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper to bowl. Toss ingredients together until asparagus spears are well-coated.
  • Transfer asparagus to cast-iron skillet or aluminum pan. Arrange asparagus in one even layer, then place pan in preheated smoker.
  • Smoke asparagus, with lid closed, approximately 45 minutes or until asparagus spears can be easily pierced with tines of fork.
  • Carefully remove pan from smoker and set aside.
  • Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter to small microwaveable bowl. Microwave butter in 30-second bursts, stirring butter after each burst, until butter is completely melted but not bubbling.
  • Add 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice to melted butter. Whisk ingredients together until incorporated.
  • Pour garlic-butter sauce evenly over smoked asparagus.
  • Serve asparagus immediately with desired entrée.

Recipe Notes

  • Spices: Feel free to add any spices you like to the asparagus itself or to the garlic-butter sauce. Red pepper flakes would be great if you like a little heat!

Nutrition Info (Approximate)

Serving: 1 serving (without garlic-butter sauce) | Calories: 54kcal | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Total Carbs: 4g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Net Carbs: 2g | Vitamin C: 6mg | Sodium: 584mg | Potassium: 231mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg