Lemon Roasted Asparagus in the Oven

Last Updated on February 20, 2023 by Ellen Christian

Try my Lemon Roasted Asparagus in the oven. Broiling asparagus in the oven is one of the simplest ways to cook asparagus with lemon.

Roasted Asparagus Lemon Recipe

This recipe is simple and delicious. You’ll love this asparagus recipe! Asparagus is one of the vegetables we almost always serve during the holidays.

Since it tends to be a bit more expensive than the traditional peas and carrots, we enjoy it during the holidays as a treat or in the spring when the prices are lower.

Another favorite spring recipe of mine is my Schnitz Un Knepp recipe.

What is the best season for asparagus?

Asparagus is a spring vegetable. Buy it in the spring when the prices are most affordable and it’s at the peak of freshness.

Is thicker or thinner asparagus better?

Thicker is better. The taste and texture are both far better in thicker stalks than thin.

Should I soak asparagus before roasting?

You can wash it to clean the asparagus stalks but there is no need to soak them. Be sure to remove all of the grit. 

Why is my roasted asparagus mushy?

For the best flavor, I really enjoy oven roasting our asparagus. Never boil it because it can become mushy. If it turns out mushy, you have cooked it too long.

Steaming is great, but during the holidays we are always short on burner space on the stove top. It’s just so much easier to toss it on a pan and roast it in the oven for a few minutes.

You won’t believe how delicious this lemon roasted asparagus recipe is and it’s so simple to make. You can prepare the vinaigrette ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator to save even more time when preparing dinner.

Then just toss the asparagus on the foil-lined sheet and you’re ready to go. You can even cook this in the oven at the same time your meat is cooking. If you have extra asparagus left over, you may want to try this homemade cream of asparagus soup.

This is the perfect holiday side dish when you’re short on time. You can serve it with turkey, ham, pork or beef depending on the type of main dish you plan on having.  What’s your favorite way to serve asparagus? Or, why not try this Schnitz un Knepp.

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Yield: 8

Easy Roasted Asparagus Lemon Recipe in the Oven

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Try my Lemon Roasted Asparagus in the oven. Broiling asparagus in the oven is one of the simplest ways to cook asparagus with lemon.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 9 minutes

Total Time 19 minutes

Ingredients

• One bunch of asparagus
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 lemon (1 tbsp juice)
• 1 tbsp of mustard
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp real maple syrup
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375F.
2. Put asparagus on cookie sheet lined with foil.
3. Drizzle asparagus with olive oil and lemon juice
4. Roast in oven 9 minutes or until cooked through but firm.
5. Mix 1/4 cup olive oil, mustard, white wine vinegar, and maple for vinaigrette.
6. Serve with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 72Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 59mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 0g

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Ellen Christian

Ellen is a busy mom of a 24-year-old son and 29-year-old daughter. She owns six blogs and is addicted to social media. She believes that it doesn’t have to be difficult to lead a healthy life. She shares simple healthy living tips to show busy women how to lead fulfilling lives. If you’d like to work together, email info@confessionsofanover-workedmom.com to chat.