Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Lemon (Print View)
Golden asparagus with nutty Parmesan and bright citrus flavors
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb fresh asparagus, woody ends trimmed
→ Oils & Seasonings
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
04 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Cheese
05 - 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
→ Citrus
06 - Zest of 1 lemon
07 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
02 - Place trimmed asparagus spears in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap for even cooking.
03 - Drizzle olive oil evenly over the asparagus. Sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper. Toss gently with your hands to coat each spear thoroughly.
04 - Roast for 12-15 minutes until asparagus is tender-crisp and edges show slight caramelization. Cooking time may vary based on spear thickness.
05 - Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and lemon zest. Drizzle with lemon juice while hot.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter and serve warm alongside your main course.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- Its the kind of side dish that makes people ask for seconds even if they claimed not to like asparagus growing up
- The combination of salty Parmesan and bright lemon turns ordinary vegetables into something restaurant worthy
- You can have it on the table in 20 minutes start to finish with basically zero cleanup
02 -
- Thinner asparagus spears will cook faster than thick ones so adjust your roasting time accordingly
- Adding the cheese and lemon right after removing from the oven helps them adhere better to the warm spears
- Dont skip the parchment paper because the Parmesan can melt onto the pan and become a nightmare to clean
03 -
- Room temperature asparagus roasts more evenly than cold straight from the fridge
- Let the baking sheet heat up in the oven before adding the asparagus for better searing