Espárragos Trigueros a la Plancha (Griddled Asparagus)

Wild green asparagus seared on a hot griddle with garlic and a squeeze of lemon. Fast, smoky, and salt-light.

12 min4 servingsSpanish
Espárragos Trigueros a la Plancha (Griddled Asparagus) — Spanish recipe, finished and plated

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Ingredients

  • 500 g Asparagus
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Lemon
  • 0.3 tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Smoked paprika (optional)

Method

  1. Trim the asparagus and slice the garlic thin.
  2. Griddle the asparagus in the olive oil over high heat, tossing in the garlic near the end, until charred and tender, 6 minutes.
  3. Finish with the salt, paprika, and a squeeze of lemon.

About Espárragos Trigueros a la Plancha (Griddled Asparagus)

Espárragos Trigueros a la Plancha (Griddled Asparagus) is a Spanish lunch or dinner that comes together in about 12 minutes and serves 4.

Espárragos Trigueros a la Plancha (Griddled Asparagus): frequently asked questions

Is Espárragos Trigueros a la Plancha (Griddled Asparagus) gluten-free?

Based on its ingredients, Espárragos Trigueros a la Plancha (Griddled Asparagus) has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.

Do I need every ingredient to make Espárragos Trigueros a la Plancha (Griddled Asparagus)?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out smoked paprika — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Espárragos Trigueros a la Plancha (Griddled Asparagus) make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.