Description
Garlic Butter Asparagus
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange trimmed asparagus on a baking sheet.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the asparagus. Toss the asparagus to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the asparagus is tender but still has a slight crunch.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle freshly squeezed lemon juice over the asparagus. Toss to combine.
- Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
This simple garlic butter asparagus recipe makes for an elegant and flavorful side dish. Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the asparagus spears. The addition of Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley enhances the dish, providing a burst of freshness and savory goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the asparagus
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Asparagus
