Bright, tender asparagus roasted with lemon, garlic, and finished with shaved Parmesan — a fresh, elegant side that perfectly balances your rich Easter menu.

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• ¼ cup shaved or grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1️⃣ Prep oven

Preheat oven to 400°F

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Season

On the baking sheet, toss asparagus with:

• olive oil
• garlic
• salt
• pepper

Spread into a single layer.

3️⃣ Roast

Roast for 12–15 minutes
until tender with slightly crispy tips.

4️⃣ Finish

Remove from oven and add:

• lemon juice
• lemon zest
• Parmesan cheese

Toss lightly.

5️⃣ Serve

Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

🥬🍋 Lemon Parmesan Asparagus

Bright, tender asparagus roasted with lemon, garlic, and finished with shaved Parmesan — a fresh, elegant side that perfectly balances your rich Easter menu.

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb fresh asparagus trimmed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• ¼ cup shaved or grated Parmesan cheese

Method

 

1. 1️⃣ Prep oven
2. Preheat oven to 400°F
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. 2️⃣ Season
5. On the baking sheet, toss asparagus with:
6. olive oil
7. garlic
8. salt
9. pepper
10. Spread into a single layer.
11. 3️⃣ Roast
12. Roast for 12–15 minutes
13. until tender with slightly crispy tips.
14. 4️⃣ Finish
15. Remove from oven and add:
16. lemon juice
17. lemon zest
18. Parmesan cheese
19. Toss lightly.
20. 5️⃣ Serve
21. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

⭐ Don’t overcook — asparagus should still have a slight bite
⭐ Use shaved Parmesan for a more elegant look
⭐ Add a drizzle of olive oil or squeeze of lemon right before serving