Lemon Roasted Asparagus is an easy vegetable side dish recipe flavored with garlic and lemon. Roast asparagus to perfection in just 20 minutes!
Spring has arrived when Lemon Roasted Asparagus is on your menu! I’m always happy when I see bunches and bunches of gorgeous asparagus in the produce department.
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Lemon Roasted Asparagus
Yes, I will not deny it, I am a true foodie and get excited about beautiful food! And I’m excited about this super easy asparagus recipe that you’ll be proud to serve on your springtime holiday dinner table.
I’ve even come up with a delicious variation of this easy asparagus recipe that’s topped with a buttery panko crumb. Both recipes are easy to make, fabulously delicious and will look beautiful on your table!
Our asparagus recipe will taste amazing with an oven baked cod recipe or an easy chicken recipe.
Hello Spring! I’m so happy you’re finally here!
Oh and, not just for spring, this recipe will make a delicious holiday asparagus recipe for Thanksgiving, Christmas and even Easter too!
This easy roasted asparagus recipe is the perfect side dish.
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Asparagus FAQ’s
What are benefits of asparagus?
Asparagus is a vegetable filled with nutrition benefits. Asparagus are low in fat and also provide:
- Fiber
- Folic acid
- Potassium
- Thiamin
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin C
How to select asparagus?
When buying fresh asparagus, you want stalks that are firm, can stand up straight and have a smooth texture. Stay away from stalks that are wilted or soft.
The tips of asparagus should be compact and closed and firm.
How to store asparagus?
Trim ends of asparagus stalks, wrap the ends in a wet paper towel and place asparagus in a plastic food storage bag. Store them in your refrigerator’s vegetable drawer.
How long will asparagus stay fresh in the refrigerator?
Asparagus will stay fresh in the refrigerator, when prepared as described above, for 3-4 days.
How to make roasted asparagus
Scroll down for the full recipe instructions and ingredient amounts in the recipe card below
- Preheat oven to 425F. Line a large sheet pan with foil or parchment paper.
- Arrange lemon quarters in single layer on prepared pan.
- Arrange asparagus evenly over lemon slices.
- Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with garlic powder, kosher salt and pepper.
- Roast until asparagus are crisp-tender, about 20 minutes.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving, if desired
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- You may need to adjust the roasting time depending on the thickness of your asparagus spears
- You will want to use a rimmed baking sheet with shallow sides for this recipe
- Add finely chopped shallots
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes before roasting for a hint of heat
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving
- For an added punch of citrus flavor, drizzle with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving
Substitutions
- Change up the citrus flavor and make this recipe with orange slices
- Substitute thinly sliced fresh garlic for the garlic powder
Recipe Variation
Top this recipe with a lemon parsley panko topping for another delicious asparagus recipe!
Follow the original recipe and while the asparagus are roasting:
- In small nonstick skillet melt 1 Tbs. butter over medium-high heat.
- Stir in 1/4 cup seasoned Panko breadcrumbs; cook until lightly toasted and golden.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 Tbs. chopped parsley and 1 Tbs. lemon zest.
- Sprinkle over roasted asparagus and serve.
Storage
- The best way to store any leftover asparagus is in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- The asparagus sears will stay fresh for 3-4 days.
- You can reheat the asparagus or cut the stalks into pieces and toss them in a salad.
Ingredients
- lemon – adds delicious caramelized lemon flavor
- asparagus – delicious spring vegetable
- olive oil – adds flavor
- garlic powder – adds savory notes
- kosher salt – makes the flavors pop
- black pepper – adds balance
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Lemon Roasted Asparagus Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 lemon ,thinly sliced, then quartered
- 2 pounds asparagus , trimmed
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Line large shallow baking pan with foil or parchmen paper.
- Arrange lemon quarters in single layer on prepared pan.
- Arrange asparagus evenly over lemon slices.
- Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with garlic powder, kosher salt and pepper.
- Roast until asparagus are tender, about 20 minutes.
Notes
Top this recipe with a Lemon Parsley Panko Topping for another delicious asparagus recipe! Follow the original recipe and while asparagus are roasting:
- In small nonstick skillet melt 1 Tbs. butter over medium-high heat.
- Stir in 1/4 cup seasoned Panko breadcrumbs; cook until lightly toasted and golden.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 Tbs. chopped parsley and 1 Tbs. lemon zest.
- Sprinkle over roasted asparagus and serve.
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