Description
Lemon Asparagus with Rosemary and Garlic is a simple yet flavorful dish that features fresh asparagus sautéed with fragrant garlic and rosemary, finished with a bright squeeze of lemon. This recipe combines stovetop cooking and oven roasting to achieve tender, perfectly cooked asparagus with a buttery herb infusion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic, freshly minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (leaves stripped from a sprig)
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed to remove woody ends
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare it for roasting the asparagus to perfection.
- Heat butter in skillet: Place an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter until foamy but not browned.
- Sauté garlic: Add freshly minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
- Add rosemary and asparagus: Stir in the fresh rosemary leaves, then add the trimmed asparagus. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss everything to coat evenly with the butter, garlic, and rosemary.
- Start cooking asparagus: Cook the asparagus in the skillet for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to infuse the flavors and start the cooking process.
- Roast asparagus: Transfer the ovenproof skillet to the preheated oven and roast the asparagus for about 10 minutes, or until it reaches your desired tenderness.
- Serve with lemon: Carefully remove the skillet from the oven, transfer the asparagus to a serving dish, and squeeze half a lemon over the top to add a fresh citrus burst.
Notes
- Trim the woody ends of asparagus for a more tender texture.
- Do not overcook the garlic to avoid bitterness.
- Roasting time can be adjusted depending on how crisp or tender you prefer your asparagus.
- Use an ovenproof skillet to seamlessly transition from stovetop to oven.
- Fresh rosemary enhances the aroma, but you can substitute dried rosemary if needed (use less amount).
