Grilled Asparagus

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound asparagus at least ½-inch thick, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and black pepper
• 1 lemon, halved (optional)

PREPARATION

1. Heat a grill to medium-high. On a sheet pan, in a baking dish or on a platter, drizzle the asparagus with the oil, season generously with salt and pepper and rub to evenly coat.
2. When ready to grill, clean the grates with a grill brush. Add the asparagus perpendicular to the grates and the lemon cut-sides down, if using. Grill, turning occasionally, until the asparagus is lightly charred, bright-green and barely fork tender and the lemon is charred, 3 to 6 minutes. (If using a gas grill, close the grill between turns.) Squeeze the lemon over the asparagus and serve.