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A plate of grilled asparagus spears, a perfect vegetable side, garnished with lemon slices, placed on a wooden table next to a yellow checkered napkin and a small bowl of seasoning.
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5 from 48 votes

Smoked Asparagus Recipe

Try this flavorful smoked asparagus on a Traeger grill or pellet smoker and you're sure to be impressed. The following smoked vegetable recipe is simple to make and boasts a buttery, lemon flavor. This asparagus side dish is always a BBQ hit!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ, smoker
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Bella Bucchiotti

Ingredients

  • 2 Bunches asparagus
  • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Teaspoon salt
  • 1 Teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 4 Tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 Teaspoon garlic paste

Instructions

  • Preheat the smoker lid closed for 15 minutes at 200 degrees F.
  • Trim the pale end off of the asparagus and discard.
  • Add asparagus to a large bowl.
  • Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and lemon pepper.
  • Combine lemon juice, butter, and garlic paste in a small saucepan.
  • Add to a grill pan and place the asparagus and saucepan into the smoker for 1 hour.
  • After 30 minutes, brush asparagus with smoked butter from the saucepan.
  • Remove from the smoker and plate. Pour remaining butter over asparagus.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 452mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1377IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg

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