The Best Easy Oven Roasted Asparagus Recipe (2024)

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Apr 24, 2022, Updated Jul 04, 2022

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The Best Easy Oven Roasted Asparagus Recipe – delicious, buttery, salty and rich oven roasted asparagus that takes under 3 minutes of prep and just 15 minutes to make the most delicious easy low carb asparagus side dish ever!

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How to Roast Asparagus
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Easy Baked Asparagus

This asparagus is great for low carb and keto diets, and is a great delicious side dish for weeknight dinners, Sunday suppers, and even fancy dinner parties!

I love how simple and fresh this asparagus recipe tastes – it is always one of the first side dishes gone off our table.

Fresh roasted asparagus is fabulous as a low carb side dish – but it is also delicious chopped in sandwiches, omelettes, frittatas, salads, pastas, and rice casseroles.

Since this roasted asparagus recipe is so simple, it works in all sorts of dishes, making it the perfect easy side dish that is crazy versatile!

I will often make a double batch when roasting asparagus – and serve half right away, with half chopped and saved in the refrigerator overnight to make in frittatas the next morning, or in stir frys for lunch!

This is our family’s go-to recipe for the most delicious asparagus – I know your family will love it as much as ours does too.

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How to Roast Asparagus

To make this recipe, you will need:

1 bunch asparagus, woody ends trimmed off
2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
2 tsp garlic salt or garlic powder
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp sea salt, celtic (skip if using garlic salt)
1 tsp pepper, fresh cracked

Tips to Perfect Oven Roasted Asparagus & FAQS

These tips and tricks will help you get perfect oven baked asparagus every time – and is a wonderful base recipe you can use to add your favorite flavors to!

-Preheat oven to 425 degrees, and turn down to 400 degrees when placing asparagus in oven to cook. This will help the asparagus to cook quickly so it can crisp up without going soggy.

-Cook on a rimmed baking sheet, to reduce risk of hot oil sliding off when pulling out of oven. Asparagus roll often when moving in the oven – as does the oil – so a rimmed baking sheet helps to keep you safe and your oven clean!

-Liberally season with garlic salt and pepper. If using garlic salt, don’t add extra sea salt.

-Lay asparagus in a single layer to cook faster and more evenly. Asparagus should at the very least be all laying flat on your baking sheet – preferably with a tiny bit of space in between each spear. Don’t worry too much about spacing your asparagus evenly – but try to not have them all on top of each other when roasting for the best texture.

-Use a high quality of olive oil since this recipe is so simple – you will taste the oil you use more than many recipes.

-Top with parmesan cheese and lemon juice for even more delicious low carb asparagus flavor!

-This recipe is best in asparagus season in spring – but is delicious year round. While out of season asparagus is likely imported or grown in a greenhouse, my favorite tip to tell if it is fresh is to sniff the spears in the store. Fresh asparagus should have no smell – but asparagus starting to go off will smell slightly like fish.

-Trim woody ends off asparagus.Whether you snap the asparagus to tell where to cut, or cut off a couple inches, be sure to trim the woody ends from asparagus since they are bitter, tough, and very hard to chew.

FAQ’s

Where do you trim asparagus?

To cut the woody end from asparagus, which is tough to chew and has a blander flavor, fold one piece of asparagus in half, with light pressure. It should snap low to the base right above the woody base. Lay this piece next to the bunch of asparagus and use it as a guide for where to trim the rest.

What temperature do you roast asparagus at?

Asparagus does best with high heat so it can cook quickly – nobody likes a mushy vegetable. Roast at 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

Can I store this recipe?

Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and kept in the refrigerator for up to four days.

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The Best Oven Roasted Asparagus Recipe

Yield: 4 people

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

The Best Easy Oven Roasted Asparagus Recipe - delicious, buttery, salty and rich oven roasted asparagus that takes under 3 minutes of prep and just 15 minutes to make the most delicious easy low carb asparagus side dish ever!

Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus, woody ends trimmed off
2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
2 tsp garlic salt or garlic powder
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp sea salt, celtic (skip if using garlic salt)
1 tsp pepper, fresh cracked

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Trim asparagus to remove tough, woody ends - discard ends.
On a baking sheet (line with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup), lay down asparagus.
Drizzle asparagus with olive oil and lemon juice, mix around with hands to coat evenly.
Generously season with salt and pepper.
Turn oven to 400 degrees.
Place asparagus in oven and roast at 400 for 15 minutes - checking at around 10 minutes to see if tips have started to brown slightly and asparagus has softened a bit.
Cook until asparagus is soft and has crunchy browned bits, about 15 minutes total (this is very dependent on your oven and the thickness of the asparagus stalks - watch it to be sure it doesn't overcook.)
When asparagus is done, serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Yield 6Serving Size 1
Amount Per ServingCalories 46Total Fat 5gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 0mgSodium 918mgCarbohydrates 2gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 0g

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FAQs

What cooking method is best for asparagus? ›

Thin asparagus is great for stir fries and sautéing. Fat asparagus is good for roasting or grilling, and best when you want to serve whole spears, even simply steamed. Medium spears work in almost any cooking method.

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Why is my oven roasted asparagus soggy? ›

Overcooking It

Because it only takes a few minutes to cook, keep a close eye on it to avoid soggy, limp stems as the outcome. To avoid overcooking, take it out of the oven or off the stove a minute or so before you think it's done. Another way to prevent overcooking is to shock the asparagus in an ice bath.

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How do you cook asparagus so it isn't tough? ›

Set a pan of salted water to a boil, add the asparagus and cook, covered, until the spears are tender. How long this will take depends on their thickness. Medium-thin to medium spears will take about 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 minutes, jumbos a bit longer.

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Should you soak asparagus before cooking? ›

You do not want sandy stalks in your salad, so rinse asparagus well in cold water. You may even want to soak the stalks in a few changes of fresh water, agitating them a bit in each to get rid of any stubborn stuck-on bits. When you're ready to cook, skip the bend-and-snap, which can lead to wasted asparagus.

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Why is my baked asparagus tough? ›

You do need to remove the ends of the asparagus. They can be tough and woody and pretty unpleasant to chew. But instead of snapping the ends off, cutting the ends off with a knife seems to work better. Just gather a bunch of asparagus and lop off the ends all at once.

What are 2 appropriate methods of cooking asparagus? ›

Try roasting, sauteing, grilling and more to bring out the flavor in this crowd-pleasing vegetable. The harbinger of very early spring, asparagus stays in season through the summer. Its elegant, snappy stalks stand up well to a variety of preparations, including roasting, steaming, sautéing and grilling.

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What is the healthiest way to eat asparagus? ›

Try adding shredded, raw asparagus to pasta dishes and salads. Alternatively, enjoy the spears lightly steamed or sautéed in a frittata, or as a stand-alone side dish. Asparagus is a nutritious choice, regardless of whether it's cooked or raw. Try eating a combination of the two for maximum health benefits.

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When can you no longer eat asparagus? ›

Signs Your Asparagus Has Gone Bad

The stalks will go from bright green and firm to dull-colored and limp when it's starting to reach its expiration date. By the time the tips turn black, you'll notice they're completely mushy and probably smell a little funky, too.

Is it better to blanch or steam asparagus? ›

One easy way to cook asparagus is to blanch it. Not only is it quick, but blanching also helps retain the vegetable's vibrant green color. Plus, blanched asparagus results in a crisp-tender texture, perfect for recipes like Asparagus Salad with Eggs & Jambon de Bayonne and Tarragon Scallops on Asparagus Spears.

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What are the 5 ways to cook asparagus? ›

Learn how to cook asparagus in six different ways: Boiling, steaming, oven-roasting, sauteing, broiling, and pan-roasting. Each method makes the tender green spears pop with flavor. The fibrous vegetable cooks up in minutes for a healthy side dish.

How do you pan sear asparagus Gordon Ramsay? ›

Season the asparagus spears liberally with black pepper and lemon salt. Add olive oil into the hot pan and let it start to smoke. Add the asparagus spears in an even layer along with any remaining seasoning from the tray. Sauté for 90 seconds or until the green of the asparagus brightens and the white begins to char.

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