Lemon asparagus is a simple yet impressive recipe full of bright, citrusy flavor with a crispy parmesan coating.
Baked or grilled, this recipe is always an easy and elegant favorite!
Ingredients For Lemon Asparagus
Made in minutes, lemon asparagus is a delicious twist on a traditional roasted asparagus recipe. You can serve it as a side or add it to pasta or risotto.
Asparagus – Choose deep green, firm stalks with light green or purplish tips. Thicker spears are preferred as they will caramelize more without overcooking.
Oil – Butter, ghee, or leftover bacon grease can be used instead of olive oil if desired.
Seasonings – Add more or less garlic to taste or sprinkle in a dash of lemon pepper.
Lemon – This recipe uses a fresh lemon as you’ll need both the zest and juice. I highly recommend using freshly squeezed lemon juice for this recipe.
How to Make Lemon Asparagus
- Prepare asparagus stalks per the recipe below.
- Toss asparagus spears with olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and seasonings.
- Sprinkle with a little parmesan cheese and roast until tender-crisp.
- Thick Spears: 8-12 minutes at 425°F
- Thin Spears: 5-7 minutes at 425°F
Serve lemon asparagus hot or cold! It’s perfect over chilled salmon for brunch, or dip them into a creamy cheese or homemade Hollandaise sauce.
Storing Leftovers
- Leftover lemon asparagus can be stored in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in a dry saute pan or add to chilled salads, fold into omelets or frittatas or stir it into pasta.
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Lemon Asparagus
Brighten your meal with zesty Lemon Asparagus, featuring a hint of garlic and fresh parmesan for a burst of flavor!
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Rinse the asparagus and dab dry. Snap off woody stems.
Zest ½ teaspoon of lemon zest. Cut the lemon in half and juice 1 tablespoon of juice. Reserve the remaining half for serving.
Place the asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, & pepper.
Sprinkle parmesan cheese over top.
Roast 6-12 minutes* or just until tender crisp.
Calories: 68 | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 314mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 867IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
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