Roasted Asparagus With Lemon Zest (Printable Version)
Tender roasted asparagus with bright lemon zest and hint of garlic, ready in 25 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
→ Oils & Seasonings
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
04 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
→ Finishing
06 - Zest of 1 lemon
07 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Place trimmed asparagus in single layer on prepared baking sheet.
03 - Drizzle olive oil over asparagus. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Roast 12–15 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized, shaking pan halfway through.
05 - Remove from oven. Sprinkle with lemon zest and drizzle with lemon juice. Toss gently and serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Roasting transforms asparagus into something caramelized and irresistible, not the steamed mush we dreaded as kids
- The lemon finish wakes everything up and makes even weeknight dinners feel like a restaurant experience
02 -
- Thin spears cook faster than thick ones, so sort by size if you want perfectly cooked results
- The asparagus should still have a little snap when you serve it, not be floppy or sad
03 -
- Room temperature asparagus roasts more evenly than cold from the fridge
- Microplane graters make the fluffiest, most evenly distributed zest