Roasted Lemon Honey Garlic Asparagus
A simple and flavorful side dish featuring tender roasted asparagus tossed with a zesty lemon, sweet honey, and savory garlic sauce. Perfect for pairing with any main course.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Place the trimmed asparagus on a large baking sheet in a single layer.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
Drizzle the lemon honey garlic mixture evenly over the asparagus.
Toss the asparagus gently to coat all spears with the mixture.
Season the asparagus with salt and black pepper to taste.
Roast the asparagus in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, turning once halfway through cooking.
Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving dish.
Serve warm as a flavorful side dish.