If you love asparagus you are going to love this Smoked Asparagus recipe. Smoking the asparagus gives your vegetable a deep and tasty flavor.
This side dish is fresh, healthy and so flavorful. If you are looking for a different way to enjoy asparagus then this is the recipe for you,
Smoked Asparagus Recipe
This side dish recipe was inspired by my need to find a different way to serve one of our favorite vegetables. You can pair this healthy and delicious side dish with my Smoked Clams recipe.
Ingredients
You only need eight ingredients to make this fresh and easy smoked side dish. You may not even need a trip to the grocery store.
- asparagus trimmed
- capers
- olive oil
- garlic minced
- butter cut into tiny cubes
- kosher salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- lemon juice
See recipe card below for quantities.
Instructions
These easy smoked side dish recipe only requires five simple steps, then you have a delicious vegetable to go with dinner.
Step 1: Preheat the smoker and prepare your asparagus
Preheat smoker or setup grill for indirect grilling at 275°F. Wash and trim the woody roots off the bottoms of the asparagus stalks.
Step 2: Season the asparagus
Drizzle and toss with olive oil and then spread the asparagus evenly in the pan. Spread the tiny cubes of butter and garlic on top of the asparagus. Season with Salt and Pepper to taste.
Step 3: Add your pellets
Add smoking wood to the grill or smoker once it is at 275°F. Place the pan in the smoker, OR on the opposite side of the heat if using a grill so it is cooking indirectly. Close the lid. Toss the asparagus occasionally with tongs as the butter melts to coat the asparagus and incorporate.
Step 4: Smoke the asparagus
Smoke the asparagus for roughly 35-45 minutes or until tender but still firm. When the asparagus is done, remove the asparagus from the hot pan so it does not continue to cook.
Step 5: Finish the asparagus
Transfer the remaining butter and garlic sauce to a separate container or remove the pan from the heat. Plate the asparagus and drizzle with some extra butter/garlic sauce. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over to finish.
Hint: Use a disposable foil pan for easy clean up.
Substitutions
Don't have the correct ingredients on hand? Or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this smoked asparagus recipe.
- Oil - use any type of oil that you prefer. We like olive or avocado
- Capers - don't like capers? leave them out of this recipe all together.
Variations
Want to personalize this smoked asparagus recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.
- Spicy - add chili pepper flakes while cooking to imbue heat into the dish
- Cheese - add one or two tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese to your asparagus
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy these Smoked Stuffed Mushrooms this Asparagus Wrapped in Bacon recipe or this Cold Asparagus Salad!
Equipment
You only need four basic kitchen tools to make this smoked side dish recipe.
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Foil Pan
- Smoker
Storage
Storing leftover smoked asparagus is so easy. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to four days in an airtight container or bag.
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FAQ
Do you have questions about Smoked Asparagus? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about this smoked asparagus recipe.
Reheat in the oven at 325 degrees for 5 to 7 minutes or until warm and fresh tasting again. Or in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 2 to 4 minutes.
Yes, you can freeze asparagus however it will not be as crisp when it thaws.
Yes! You can easily double this recipe. There is no need to adjust the cook time.
Smoked Asparagus
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Smoked Asparagus
Equipment
- smoker
- Foil pan
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus trimmed
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 4 tablespoon butter cut into tiny cubes
- kosher salt to taste
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
Instructions
- Get out and measure your ingredients.
- Preheat your smoker or setup grill for indirect grilling at 275°F.
- Wash and snap or cut off the woody stem from bottom of asparagus.
- Toss with olive oil and then lay the asparagus evenly in your pan. Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top.
- Sprinkle butter cubes and garlic all over the top of the asparagus. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the pan in your preheated smoker, or on the opposite side of the heat if you're using a grill. You need the asparagus to cook over indirect heat. Close the lid.
- Adjust your asparagus periodically with tongs as the butter melts to keep the asparagus coated in the butter. You'll be glad you did it.
- Smoke the asparagus for 35-45 minutes or asparagus is tender but firm.
- When the asparagus is done, remove from the hot pan so asparagus does not continue cooking.
- Place remaining butter and garlic sauce in a separate container and remove the pan from the heat. Plate the asparagus and drizzle with remaining sauce.
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