Roasted Asparagus with Lemon, Butter, and Parmesan

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon, Butter, and Parmesan

from natashaskitchen.com
25 min
8 servings

The perfect side dish - Roasted Asparagus with lemon, butter, and parmesan. An easy, baked asparagus recipe that pairs well with everything.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs asparagus (or about 2 bunches)
  • 1 lemon ((half juiced and half sliced into rings))
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter (cut into pats)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt (or added to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, (or added to taste)
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese (or to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    Rinse 2 bunches of asparagus and break off the ends by holding the base end and snapping it wherever it snaps.

  2. 2

    Place asparagus in a large rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roll asparagus lightly to coat in oil and seasonings.

  3. 3

    Squeeze 1/2 of a lemon evenly over the asparagus. Line the top third of the asparagus with lemon slices from the second half of your lemon. Thinly slice 4 tbsp of butter and line the center of the asparagus with butter.

  4. 4

    Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Remove asparagus from the oven and set oven to Broil.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle the center of the asparagus with Parmesan cheese then return to the center of the oven and broil 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.