Roasted Asparagus With Lemon, Butter, And Parmesan
Roasted asparagus with lemon, butter, and parmesan is a simple yet elegant side dish that’s bright, savory, and ready in under 30 minutes. With crisp-tender asparagus, buttery richness, and a golden parmesan topping, it pairs well with any main course.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 lbs asparagus (about 2 bunches), woody ends trimmed
1 lemon (half juiced, half sliced into rings)
4 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pats
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange asparagus in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
- Squeeze half the lemon over the asparagus and lay the lemon slices on top. Dot with butter pats.
- Roast for about 10 minutes, until asparagus is tender.
- Remove from oven, switch to broil, sprinkle with parmesan, and broil for 2–3 minutes until cheese is golden.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with more lemon juice or herbs.
Notes
- Use medium or thin asparagus for quicker cooking.
- Add minced garlic or shallots for extra depth.
- Swap parmesan with pecorino or asiago for a sharper flavor.
- For crunch, top with toasted pine nuts or almonds after baking.
- Red pepper flakes add a gentle heat if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
