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A delicious plate of Oven Roasted Lemon Garlic Asparagus

Oven Roasted Lemon Garlic Asparagus

This simple and flavorful asparagus dish is the perfect side for any meal, combining fresh lemon and garlic for a zesty twist.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 55
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Asparagus
  • 454 g fresh asparagus ends trimmed
  • 1 piece lemon zested and juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp sea or kosher salt

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Zest a lemon using a microplane, then juice. Reserve half the lemon juice and all of the lemon zest.
  3. Trim the ends from the asparagus, then toss with the olive oil, garlic, and half the fresh lemon juice (about 1 tbsp).
  4. Spread the asparagus on a baking sheet in an even layer, then transfer to the oven. Roast 8 minutes.
  5. Remove the asparagus from the oven, then season with salt and sprinkle with lemon zest. Add additional lemon juice to taste. Serve immediately.

Notes

This dish pairs beautifully with grilled chicken or fish. For a little extra flavor, consider adding freshly cracked black pepper before serving.