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Close-up of tender, bright green roasted asparagus spears coated in a glistening lemon garlic butter sauce with herbs.

Flavorful Roasted Asparagus With Lemon Garlic Butter


  • Author: faironplay.com
  • Total Time: 17 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple and delicious recipe for roasted asparagus with a bright lemon garlic butter sauce.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss the trimmed asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast for 10-12 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
  4. While the asparagus is roasting, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Stir in the fresh lemon juice.
  7. Pour the lemon garlic butter sauce over the roasted asparagus.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.
  • Ensure your asparagus is dry before tossing with oil for better roasting.
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 12 min
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: roasted asparagus, lemon garlic butter, easy side dish, vegetable recipe, healthy side