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Roasted Asparagus

Roasted Asparagus

Simple, foolproof oven-roasted asparagus with olive oil, garlic, and a squeeze of fresh lemon. High heat caramelizes the tips into crispy, golden perfection while keeping the stalks tender. A classic side dish that comes together in under 20 minutes and pairs beautifully with almost any main course.

4 servings · Prep 5 min · Cook 12 min · Total 17 min

Side Dish

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb asparagus woody ends trimmed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 0.5 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley roughly chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Fork
  • Platter
  • Serving Platter
  • Pencil
  • Serving Platters (Large)
  • Jelly Roll (10x15)
  • Tongs
  • Cutting Board
  • Dipping Fork

Instructions

  1. Preheat your #[Oven] to ![425°F]. Line a large rimmed #[Baking Sheet] with #[Aluminum Foil] or #[Parchment Paper] for easy cleanup.
  2. Wash the @[Asparagus] and pat dry thoroughly — moisture is the enemy of good roasting. To trim the woody ends, hold one spear and bend it gently near the base; it will snap naturally at the right spot. Use that as a guide and cut the rest of the bunch to match.
  3. Spread the @[Asparagus] in a single layer on the prepared #[Baking Sheet]. Drizzle with @[Olive Oil] and scatter the @[Garlic] over the top. Season with @[Kosher Salt] and @[Black Pepper]. Toss everything together with your hands or #[Tongs] until each spear is evenly coated, then spread back into a single layer. Make sure the spears are not overlapping — crowding causes steaming instead of roasting.
  4. Roast in the preheated #[Oven] for ~[10–14 minutes], depending on the thickness of your spears. Thin spears (pencil-width) are done at ~[10 minutes]; medium spears at ~[12 minutes]; thick spears at ~[14 minutes]. The @[Asparagus] is done when the tips are lightly browned and crispy and the stalks are just tender when pierced with a fork.
  5. Remove from the #[Oven] and immediately squeeze fresh @[Lemon Juice] over the top and add the @[Lemon Zest] if using. Taste and adjust seasoning with a pinch more @[Kosher Salt] if needed.
  6. Transfer to a serving platter. If desired, finish with freshly grated @[Parmesan Cheese] and a sprinkle of chopped @[Parsley]. Serve immediately while hot and the tips are still crispy.