Best Baked Asparagus
Perfect roasted asparagus with garlic-lemon butter, Parmesan, and toasted almonds — crispy tips, tender stalks.
Ingredients
- 1 –1½ lbs fresh asparagus
- Olive oil · salt · pepper · garlic · lemon zest
- Garlic-lemon butter
- Parmesan · toasted sliced almonds
Instructions
- 425 °F oven.
- Dry asparagus → toss with oil, seasonings, lemon zest.
- Single layer on sheet → roast 12–15 min.
- Drizzle garlic-lemon butter → top with Parm + almonds.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Dry spears + high heat = crisp, not soggy
- Thick or thin, both work — adjust time
- Reheats beautifully
- Balsamic drizzle version = elite
- Easter brunch mandatory