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    Home » Christmas Recipes » Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic

    Published: Feb 11, 2020 · Modified: Sep 25, 2021 by Sara

    Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic

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    This quick and easy roasted asparagus recipe combines lemon and garlic for a simple side dish that complements any main course. 

    Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic

    Spring is asparagus season and roasting asparagus is the best way to bring out all the earthy flavors of this vegetable. The best part is, it can be easily tossed together and can be roasting while your main dish is finishing up on the stove or grill.

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    Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic

    This recipe couldn’t be more simple, using just a few basic ingredients you already have around the house. Zest a lemon, mince up some garlic, and combine them with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and you have everything you need to make this beautiful roasted asparagus!

    Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic

    To make our roasted asparagus, preheat the oven to 450 degrees and trim an inch or two off the end of your asparagus (just the white, woody part is all you need to worry about). Combine the other ingredients in a small bowl and drizzle over the asparagus, tossing to coat it well.

    Roast it all until just tender. Don’t forget it will cook a little when you take it out, so be careful not to overcook! Then drizzle any of the juices that remain on the pan over the asparagus just before serving. If you’re feeling fancy, add a little more lemon zest or a few lemon curls over the top to serve it up.

    For a classic steakhouse style meal just add a reverse seared steak to your plate along with some sauteed mushrooms and onions. Boom! Delicious and made at home.

    Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic

    If you love roasted vegetables you’ll also want to check out Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Carrots & Dried Cherries and another super-simple recipe is the one for Lemony Roasted Cauliflower.

    Another equally simple take on the same veggie is Pasta Salad with Asparagus. It’s super simple using a bottled dressing that gets dressed up! If you’re like us and you’re looking for any excuse to use the air fryer, then you’re going to love Air Fryer Asparagus Parmesan.

    And then for a meal in one dish check out Cajun Chicken and Asparagus Quiche. It’s great any time of day, but makes an especially impressive brunch.

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    Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic

    Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic

    This quick and easy roasted asparagus recipe combines lemon and garlic for a simple side dish that complements just about any main course. 
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Servings 4 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 bunch asparagus
    • 3 T olive oil
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • zest of ½ lemon plus more for garnish
    • ½ t freshly ground black pepper
    • ½ t sea salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 450
    • In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
    • Trim 1 inch off ends of asparagus. Arrange on parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil mixture and toss well to coat.
    • Roast until asparagus is just tender, 6-12 minutes, depending on thickness.
    • Serve drizzled with pan juices and topped with fresh lemon zest.
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    Categories: Christmas Recipes Tags: side dish

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    1. Krissy Allori says

      February 11, 2020 at 8:02 pm

      I love how roasting vegetables bring out their flavor so much. Adding garlic and lemon is the perfect combo.

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      • Pam says

        February 12, 2020 at 10:38 am

        Agreed! We love roasting all types of vegetables, too.

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    2. Elena says

      February 11, 2020 at 8:42 pm

      5 stars
      Love simple side dishes like this – yum!

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      • Pam says

        February 12, 2020 at 10:38 am

        Thanks, Elena!

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    3. Jen says

      February 11, 2020 at 9:01 pm

      5 stars
      Love this simple recipe to add just the perfect amount of flavor. Love this with roasted fish.

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      • Pam says

        February 12, 2020 at 10:38 am

        Mmmm… that sounds good. Thanks, Jen!

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    4. Anita says

      February 11, 2020 at 9:24 pm

      5 stars
      The lemon and garlic sauce is light and super easy to prepare. I bet it will be lovely with so many different roasted vegetables too. 🙂

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      • Pam says

        February 12, 2020 at 10:39 am

        True, Anita. We can think of several that would be great prepared this way.

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    5. Jayne says

      February 11, 2020 at 10:09 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is one of my favorites. I love roasted asparagus, add the lemon and garlic. Can you say yum!

      Reply
    6. whitney says

      February 12, 2020 at 12:41 am

      5 stars
      Lemon is my favorite! This is so simple yet so delicious.

      Reply

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