Description
A simple yet elegant side dish of roasted asparagus, glazed with lemon and butter, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs asparagus (about 2 bunches)
- 1 lemon (half juiced, half sliced into rings)
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 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 the oven to 400°F.
- Rinse the asparagus and snap off the tough ends.
- Arrange the asparagus on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat evenly.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the asparagus and arrange lemon slices on top.
- Dot the asparagus with butter pieces.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, until the asparagus is tender.
- Remove from oven, set the oven to broil, and sprinkle Parmesan over the asparagus.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Choose fresh asparagus for the best flavor and texture. Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet for even roasting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian