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golden lemon butter roasted asparagus

golden lemon butter roasted asparagus

👨‍🍳 Chefy Tip: What you're smelling at 8 minutes is the butter and garlic starting to brown — pull them at 10 and you've missed the window.

Serves
2
Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Moderate
Calories
120
Carbs
8g
Protein
4g
Fat
9g

Flavor Profile

🌿 Fresh and slightly grassy with asparagus
🛢️ Rich and buttery with melted butter infusion
🍋 Bright and tangy from fresh lemon juice
🧄 Aromatic with a hint of roasted garlic
🧂 Lightly seasoned for a balanced taste

Ingredients

🌿 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
🛢️ 1 tbsp melted butter
🍋 Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
🧂 1/4 tsp sea salt
🌶️ 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

01

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange asparagus in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

02

Mix melted butter, lemon juice, zest, garlic, salt, and pepper. Drizzle evenly over asparagus.

03

Roast 10-12 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized. Serve immediately.

🧬 Food Science

Asparagus has been cultivated for over 2,000 years and was highly prized by the ancient Romans. Lemon juice not only enhances flavor but also helps preserve the bright green color of vegetables.

Pair It

🥂 A crisp Sauvignon Blanc or sparkling lemon water enhances the citrus notes.
🍽️ Pair with roasted fingerling potatoes for heartiness, or serve with a tomato basil salad.