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Lemon-Infused Baked Asparagus

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword asparagus, lemon
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1-2 lemons, depending on how many slices you use
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium garlic cloves grated (about 1 teaspoon)
  • 1 ½ bunches, about 24 stalks fresh asparagus, about ⅓-inch in diameter, trimmed
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped mixed fresh herbs such as basil, tarragon, or flat-leaf parsley

Preparation

  1. 1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Grate the zest of a lemon into a small bowl and stir in the oil and garlic. Cut ends off the lemon and discard. Slice the lemon into thin rounds.

  2. 2. Toss together the asparagus, lemon slices, and oil mixture on a large rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to evenly coat. Spread out in an even layer on a baking sheet.

  3. 3. Meanwhile, mash together the butter and cheese in a small bowl until combined.

  4. 4. Bake the asparagus for 8 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Spoon buttery cheese mixture evenly over the asparagus. Toss until evenly coated and the mixture forms a creamy sauce, then spread in an even layer. Return asparagus to the oven and bake until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.

  5. 5. Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter. Spoon the buttery parmesan mixture over the top and sprinkle with herbs.