Description
Easy Lemon Roasted Asparagus – Asparagus roasted until perfectly tender with a bit of crunch, A simple sprinkle of salt, pepper and freshly squeezed lemon juice makes this veggie side dish something special. It comes together in 10 to 15 minutes and can be served with chicken, fish, steak, burgers, etc.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch asparagus, washed and patted dry
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Trim your asparagus by snapping off the “root end” where each asparagus naturally breaks off. Discard the woody ends.
- Place the asparagus spears on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Add the olive oil, salt and pepper. Gently toss to coat. Arrange the asparagus spears in a single layer. They can be touching, but not on top of each other; otherwise they will steam instead of roast.
- Roast for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the asparagus is fork-tender but still has a crunch to it. Cook time can vary depending on how thick/thin your asparagus happens to be. Make sure to keep an eye on it.
- Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter. Squeeze the fresh lemon juice over top of the asparagus and gently toss to coat the asparagus with the lemon juice. Serve immediately.
- This dish goes really well with chicken, burgers, steak and fish.
