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Published: Feb 11, 2020 · Modified: Apr 15, 2025 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. If you're still looking for something different, you'll want to try Quick Pickled Asparagus or any of these Spring Vegetable Recipes.

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roasted asparagus on square white plate.

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic

Sara
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 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes 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.
Keyword roasted asparagus
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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.

      Reply
  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!

      Reply
  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!

      Reply
  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. 🙂

    Reply
    • Pam says

      February 12, 2020 at 10:39 am

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

      Reply
  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
  7. Sherry says

    February 10, 2023 at 3:38 pm

    Looking forward to trying this. Neither my husband or I like asparagus or lemon. He went on business trip and the Company president, and his wife had over and served asparagus which he ate ,HA! He said it wasn't to bad and would like to try again. I found your recipe, and will give it a try as I have tried and we loved many of your other great recipes.

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    • Pam says

      February 11, 2023 at 1:09 pm

      That's so great to hear, Sherry! Thanks for letting us know.

      Reply
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