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Perfectly lemon roasted asparagus arranged in an oval plated garnished with parsley and lemon zest and 2 lemon slices on the side

Perfect lemon roasted asparagus

5 from 1 vote
This roasted asparagus is a fantastic side dish. You can season it however you would like.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 43

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds Asparagus (thick/fat), woody ends snapped off
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Lime zest

Equipment

  • Baking sheet or baking dish Large enough to fit all the asparagus in one single layer.

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425℉.
  2. Place the asparagus in the baking dish and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange in a single layer and roast for 10-12 minutes or until the asparagus begin to shrivel and the color becomes lighter.
    Asparagus lined in a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
  3. Remove from the oven and toss with lemon zest and lemon juice. Transfer in the serving dish.
    Roasted asparagus placed in a white serving dish with chopped parsley and lemon zest placed on top

Notes

If you want to serve it hot, roast and serve immediately. But, if you will serve at room temperature, add the lemon juice when you're about to serve.