This Lemon Garlic Asparagus recipe is a quick and easy side dish packed with flavor! Ready to enjoy in under 20 minutes, this dish will have you going back for seconds!
Last week, my hubby and I celebrated our 15-year wedding anniversary. Crazy to think it has already been 15 years, but time flies when you’re having fun, right?! Since our anniversary fell on a weeknight, we were busy with several camps for the kids, sports practices, and carpooling. Needless to say, we weren’t able to sneak away for dinner that evening, so we opted to make a tasty weeknight dinner at home!
My hubby took it upon himself to plan the entire meal and not only cook it for us, but also do the dishes! I had the night completely off from cooking/cleaning and thoroughly enjoyed that. To say he outdid himself would be an understatement. He cooked us steak, mashed potatoes, and this easy sauteed asparagus recipe.
Every single bite on my plate was incredible! The steak literally melted in our mouth (check out his step-by-step cooking guide HERE). The potatoes had so much flavor and complimented the steak perfectly. However, the garlic lemon asparagus was the dish I couldn’t get enough of. The delicious garlic lemon flavor was just what I needed!
Perfectly roasted in the oven, then drizzled with lemon juice and zest! Not only did it have incredible flavor, but it was so light and refreshing…perfect for the summer heat here in Houston!
As we inhaled our plates, we both agreed that we would need to add this simple recipe to our side dish rotation. All you need are a few simple ingredients!
Next time you’re trying to add a veggie to your meal, definitely give this Lemon Garlic Asparagus a try—it’s the perfect recipe that’s good for you and easy to make! You can even cook your asparagus in a skillet on your grill to keep the heat out of the kitchen!
Lemon Garlic Asparagus Ingredients
- Fresh asparagus
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Minced garlic cloves
- Fresh lemon juice (zested and juiced)
- Feta cheese
*For exact measurements see the recipe card down below
Lemon Garlic Asparagus Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, and minced garlic.
- Trim asparagus and then place onto a cookie sheet (or parchment paper) and brush the olive oil mixture evenly on top of all the asparagus.
- Place cookie sheet into preheated oven and allow to cook for about 13 minutes, or until tender.
- Remove from oven and squeeze the lemon juice on top of the roasted asparagus, followed by sprinkling the lemon zest evenly.
- Serve with feta on top if using and enjoy your lemon garlic roasted asparagus!
Alternative Ingredients
Next time you’re cooking up a storm and want to get creative in the kitchen, there are always ways to switch things up and try out new routes with recipes. Here are other common ingredients used when making this delicious side dish.
- Parmesan cheese (this can be in replacement of or along with the feta crumbles)
- Garlic powder (use this if you’re in a pinch and lacking fresh garlic)
- Black pepper (use this if you want to kick up the spice level)
- Red pepper flakes (this will also kick up the heat if you love spice)
What to Pair with Lemon Garlic Asparagus
For best results, pair your asparagus side dish with a pasta, casserole, or even something as simple as chicken. Here are a few suggestions to get you started:
- Incredible Chicken Piccata Pasta
- Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
- Melt in your Mouth Chicken Bake
- Mediterranean Pesto Pasta
Other Vegetable Recipes
Looking for another great side dish? Pair your main dish with another simple side dish from the list below:
- Cheesy Zucchini Bake
- Parmesan Roasted Brussel Sprouts
- Crispy Garlic Parmesan Green Beans
- Grilled Seasoned Carrots
Other Asparagus Recipes
Can’t enough asparagus spears? Check out the other versions of this healthy side dish on my blog here!
I hope you enjoy this simple lemon garlic flavor. It really does make the perfect side dish! Are there changes you’d make that you’d like to share? What do you love pairing with your asparagus? Let me know in the comments below! And follow me over on Instagram and tag #thecookinchicks so I can see what you made!
Lemon Garlic Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus *ends trimmed about 1 inch from bottom
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic *minced
- 1/2 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 3 tablespoon Feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, and minced garlic.
- Place asparagus onto a cookie sheet and brush the olive oil mixture evenly on top of all the asparagus.
- Place cookie sheet into preheated oven and allow to cook for about 13 minutes, or until tender.
- Remove from oven and squeeze the lemon juice on top of the roasted asparagus, followed by sprinkling the lemon zest evenly.
- Serve with Feta on top if using and enjoy!
