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Crispy Roasted Asparagus Recipe with Lemon Brown Butter and Parmesan

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A quick and easy side dish featuring crispy roasted asparagus tossed in a nutty lemon brown butter sauce and topped with savory Parmesan cheese. Perfect for weeknights or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Optional: ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Rinse and pat dry 1 pound of fresh asparagus. Trim the woody ends (about 1 to 2 inches).
  3. Toss asparagus with 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
  4. Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes until tips are golden and crispy but stalks remain tender. Shake pan gently halfway through cooking.
  5. While asparagus roasts, melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, swirling occasionally.
  6. Cook butter until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (4-6 minutes). Remove from heat immediately to avoid burning.
  7. Stir in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and 1 teaspoon lemon zest.
  8. When asparagus is done, transfer to a large bowl or leave on the baking sheet. Pour lemon brown butter over and toss gently to coat.
  9. Sprinkle ¼ cup grated Parmesan evenly over asparagus. The residual heat will melt the cheese slightly.
  10. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra lemon zest or chili flakes.

Notes

Dry asparagus thoroughly before roasting to avoid steaming. Use fresh lemon juice and zest for best flavor. Watch the butter carefully to prevent burning. Toss asparagus gently in the brown butter sauce to coat without sogginess. Parmesan should be added at the end to melt slightly but not burn.

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Keywords: asparagus, roasted asparagus, lemon brown butter, Parmesan, easy side dish, quick asparagus recipe, healthy side, gluten-free, low-carb

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