Roasted Asparagus Parmesan Lemon (Printable)

Tender asparagus roasted with Parmesan cheese and fresh lemon zest for an elegant side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed

→ Dairy

02 - 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (approximately 0.88 ounces)

→ Oils & Seasonings

03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Citrus

06 - 1 lemon, zest and 1 tablespoon juice

→ Optional Garnish

07 - Extra lemon wedges for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place trimmed asparagus spears in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Drizzle olive oil evenly over asparagus, sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper, then toss gently to coat.
04 - Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking pan halfway through, until tender and lightly browned.
05 - Immediately after roasting, sprinkle grated Parmesan and lemon zest over asparagus, then drizzle with lemon juice.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter and serve warm, garnished with extra lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes barely any prep and the oven does all the work while you handle everything else.
  • The Parmesan melts just slightly over the hot asparagus and the lemon wakes up every bite.
02 -
  • Dont crowd the pan or the asparagus will steam instead of roast and you will lose that caramelized edge.
  • Add the Parmesan right when the asparagus comes out of the oven so the residual heat melts it just enough without making it greasy.
03 -
  • Use a hot oven and do not skip the parchment paper or the asparagus will stick and tear when you try to move it.
  • Grate the Parmesan fresh from a block because pre-grated cheese does not melt the same way and the flavor is not as sharp.

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