All you need is love….and veggies of course! So what could be better than lemon garlic asparagus? It’s quick, it’s easy, it’s lemony, it’s garlicky goodness. The dish is stunning and loaded with wonderful flavor.
Asparagus is elegant and is the perfect side dish for a fancy night in.
Storing Asparagus
There’s nothing more annoying than fresh veggies going bad within days. To keep your asparagus fresh and high in quality try out one of these methods:
- If using within 48 hours from purchase, store the asparagus in one of the refrigerator draws. This should help to keep them fresh and crisp.
- For longer storage (5-7 days), use a mason jar or drinking glass and add 3-4 inches of water. Transfer the asparagus to the jar or glass and keep refrigerated until ready for use.
How to make Roasted Lemon Garlic Asparagus
It does not take much to whip up this amazing veggie dish. To add a touch of flavor to this dish, toss the asparagus in minced garlic and freshly squeezed lemon juice. As a finishing touch, right before serving add in lemon zest to bring a little extra brightness to the roasted veggies.
Steps to Greatness
- First things first, chop off the stem ends of the asparagus.
- Next, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mince a few gloves of garlic.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Toss the trimmed asparagus in olive oil, kosher salt, minced garlic, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Zest an entire lemon using a microplane and set aside.
- Before roasting, cut the lemon in halve and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the asparagus.
- Make sure to coat all of the asparagus in the lemon juice. Also, ensure that all the asparagus are laying flat on the baking sheet.
- Roast the lemon garlic asparagus for 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender. (Note: Time varies depending on the thickness of the stalk.)
- Sprinkle the lemon zest after roasting.
- Toss together and serve immediately.
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Roasted Lemon Garlic Asparagus
Roasted lemon garlic asparagus is a quick and easy recipe. Packed with flavor and always aims to please.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Fresh Asparagus ends trimmed
- ½ Lemon zested and juiced
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Garlic gloves minced
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Zest the lemon using a microplane. Set the lemon zest aside. Next, cut the lemon in halve and juice half of the lemon.
- Trim the ends of the asparagus. Toss the asparagus in olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Season the asparagus with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Arrange the asparagus on the lined baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender. (Note: Time may vary due to asparagus thickness.)
- Sprinkle lemon zest just before serving.