Skillet Roasted Asparagus with Lemon & Garlic

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Make the most of fresh spring vegetables and flavors with this super easy Skillet Roasted Asparagus. A quick sauté, then finished in the oven – this yummy side goes perfect with everything!

I love asparagus! Such a yummy spring veggie, that can be cooked in lots of different ways. I mess around with different herbs and seasonings, based on what is fresh, what I have in the fridge/pantry and what I’m serving it alongside.

I had fresh rosemary, fresh garlic, and just got a big bag of lemons – so, it was a no brainer! (The fact that I added butter doesn’t hurt the flavor, either – but you could sub a healthy oil instead if you must).

A quick sauté in the skillet with the garlic and rosemary, and a little time in the oven (you could skip the oven and do this solely in the skillet – I just like the roasted flavor, and the hands-off technique!)

It’s great for when you need a side – and don’t want to spend a lot of time (or don’t have a lot of time).

My kids won’t touch asparagus (or anything green – unless it’s broccoli – so, I’ll take it). This is good news, really – because… more for me!  I just LOVE biting into perfectly cooked (still crisp, but not raw) asparagus – and hope that my kids seeing me enjoying it will convince them to give it a try.

Maybe one day?

How to trim asparagus

Bend the asparagus spear until it naturally snaps – it will snap closer to the woody end – and that’s the best spot!

How to cook asparagus

There are many ways – roast, grill, steam or bake – here’s how I do it in one skillet.

1. Heat the oven to 350F.
2. Heat an ovenproof skillet over medium-high, and melt the butter.
3. Saute the garlic for 30 seconds.
4. Add the rosemary, asparagus and salt/pepper.
5. Cook 2-3 minutes.
6. Transfer skillet to the oven and roast for 10 minutes (or less, depending on how well you like yours cooked).
7. Remove from the oven, and place on serving dish.
8. Squeeze half a lemon over the top.
9. Devour.

I paired this Roasted Asparagus with some pork tenderloin (the boys ate pasta on the side) and it was a great springtime dinner. Light, but satisfying.

Want more side dishes? Of course you do!

• Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Bacon
• Creamy Garlic Parmesan Risotto
• Garlic Thyme Squash Au Gratin

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Skillet Roasted Asparagus with Garlic, Rosemary & Lemon

Prep Time

2 mins

Cook Time

13 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

Make the most of fresh spring vegetables and flavors with this super easy Skillet Roasted Asparagus. A quick sauté, then finished in the oven – this yummy side goes perfect with everything!

Course: Side Dish, Vegetables

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4

Calories: 54 kcal

Author: Kylee

Ingredients

• 1 Tbs butter
• 2 tsp garlic freshly minced
• 1 Tbs fresh rosemary a sprig, with the leaves stripped
• 1 lb fresh asparagus trimmed to remove woody ends
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 lemon juiced

Directions

1. Heat the oven to 350F.

2. Heat an ovenproof skillet over medium high, and melt the butter.
3. Saute the garlic for 30 seconds.
4. Add the rosemary, asparagus and salt/pepper.
5. Cook 2-3 minutes.
6. Transfer skillet to the oven and roast for 10 minutes (or less, depending on how well you like yours cooked).
7. Remove from the oven, and place on serving dish.
8. Squeeze half a lemon over the top.
9. Devour.

Nutrition Facts

Skillet Roasted Asparagus with Garlic, Rosemary & Lemon

Amount Per Serving

Calories 54 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g 5%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 7mg 2%

Sodium 28mg 1%

Potassium 247mg 7%

Total Carbohydrates 6g 2%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 2g

Protein 2g 4%

Vitamin A 18.9%

Vitamin C 16.9%

Calcium 3.3%

Iron 13.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.