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Plate of roasted asparagus drizzled with lemon and topped with Parmesan cheese

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon, Butter, and Parmesan

A quick and easy gourmet side dish featuring tender asparagus tossed with lemon, butter, and topped with melted Parmesan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs asparagus About 2 bunches
  • 1 whole 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

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Rinse the asparagus and snap off the tough ends.
  3. Arrange the asparagus on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  4. Squeeze the juice from half a lemon evenly over the asparagus. Arrange lemon slices over the top third of the asparagus.
  5. Place butter pieces along the center of the asparagus.
Cooking
  1. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender.
  2. Remove from the oven and set the oven to broil.
  3. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the center of the asparagus and broil for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.
  4. Serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in a skillet or the oven. Can be prepared a day in advance; just broil right before serving.