Description
Lemon Butter Asparagus Spears are a delicious and elegant side dish that enhances any meal with their bright flavor and tender texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the trimmed asparagus on a baking sheet.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Drizzle the lemon butter mixture over the asparagus.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss to coat the asparagus evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until tender.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add minced garlic to the butter mixture.
- Can be served with grilled chicken or fish.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the asparagus.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg