Lemon Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

Name: Lemon Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus (ends trimmed); 3 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper (to taste); Juice of 1 lemon; ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Side Dishes

This Roasted Lemon Asparagus with Parmesan is a simple and easy side dish that’s packed with flavor. Fresh asparagus is roasted to perfection in the oven and seasoned with lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. You can have this healthy recipe prepped and ready to be devoured in less than 20 minutes!

Hi, friends! Did you all have a relaxing weekend?

My weekend was nice, but not very relaxing, because the hubster and I moved into our new house! But I’m not complaining about the lack of down time, as I’ve been counting down the days for this past weekend for-evvvver. We officially closed on our house last Friday, so were up bright and early moving on Saturday.

We’ve got tons of space, a big basement, a gorgeous kitchen with an island, and nice backyard…I could go on and on, but I’ll stop now!

Anyways, now that Memorial Day weekend has come and gone, I’m really getting the itch for summer! In my mind, it’s officially summer, even though it’s still technically spring. In between my thoughts of summer fun comes some delicious produce. I love visiting farmer’s markets during the the warm months, and I often stock up on lots of asparagus. And since it’s a favorite of the hubster and I, we eat it quite often.

This lemon roasted asparagus is ready to be devoured in mere minutes. Which makes it perfect for warm, summer nights, because that’ll save you time in the kitchen.

And did I mention that this baked Parmesan asparagus recipe is made in one pan, and one pan only? Simply toss the asparagus in some olive oil, salt, and pepper, squeeze some fresh lemon juice and Parmesan cheese on top, then pop the pan into the oven.

The result? Tender lemon asparagus that’s crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. It has just a hint of lemon flavor and is coated with Parmesan cheese. You can’t get much better than that!

Parmesan Lemon Asparagus Ingredients

This roasted asparagus with lemon is such a simple side dish bursting with so much flavor. Here’s what you’ll need to make baked Parmesan asparagus with lemon:

Fresh asparagus
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Lemon juice
Grated Parmesan cheese

How to Make Lemon Asparagus with Parmesan

This lemon roasted asparagus is incredibly easy to make — less than 5 minutes of prep time and about 10 minutes in the oven! Bonus: it can be made in just one pan! Prep it, pop it in the oven, and you’re done.

Here are the basic steps for making roasted lemon asparagus with Parmesan:

Set your oven to 425 degrees F.
Line a large baking pan with parchment paper or coat it lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
Place the asparagus in the pan then drizzle with olive oil and season with salt an pepper. Toss to coat, then arrange the asparagus in a single even layer.
Drizzle lemon juice over the asparagus, followed by 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake until asparagus is crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.
Remove from oven and top with remaining Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

How Long to Roast Asparagus

This lemon roasted asparagus needs to bake in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes.

Roasted Asparagus Variations to Try

Try using Meyer Lemons with this easy asparagus recipe, if they’re available. They’re slightly sweeter but still provide a bright acidity to the dish.

Consider adding a bit of garlic powder with the salt and pepper to take the flavor profile up a notch!

Sprinkle a few crushed red pepper flakes over the lemon Parmesan asparagus once it’s done cooking for a little added heat!

Tips for Making Lemon Parmesan Asparagus

Be sure to get a nice even layer of asparagus, otherwise they might not cook evenly.
Trim the bottoms of your asparagus before you cook them! You can either snap them off, which they’ll break at the point they’re starting to become tender (which is what you want), or you can cut an inch to an inch and a half off all of them at once.
Remove the seeds from the lemon before you squeeze it over the asparagus, otherwise you’ll have a hard time fishing them out of the pan!

So grab that fresh asparagus and whip up this easy, Lemon Parmesan Roasted Asparagus! I guarantee it’ll be your new favorite summer side dish!

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angled shot of roasted asparagus in a pan

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