Name: Roasted Asparagus with Lemon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus (rinsed, patted dry, and ends trimmed); 1 lemon (half juiced and half sliced); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here.

These lemon roasted asparagus have slightly charred edges from the oven heat and a bright summery flavor of fresh lemon.

Roasted asparagus with lemon is a game-changing recipe you’ll want to keep on hand for an impressive and easy side dish.

asparagus lined up and roasted on a sheet pan with lemon slices

Lemon Roasted Asparagus Recipe

I know you’ve probably tried steaming asparagus, but what about tossing them with olive oil, lemon juice, and roasting to perfection? Epic! It’s buttery, zippy, and crisp-tender all in one bite.

When I don’t make the roasted Parmesan asparagus my family loves, this is the side they ask for! They are the one green vegetable many kids are surprisingly eager to eat, or is that just mine? Plus, asparagus also provides many health benefits such as fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

How to Prep Asparagus

To prep the asparagus for roasting, remove the woody stems by holding the asparagus with one hand at the base and the other at the stem’s center. Bend until it snaps. The fibrous, tough part should come off, leaving the tender, green stem intact.

You can complete this step up to 3 days ahead and refrigerate the asparagus in an airtight container.

How to Keep Asparagus Fresh

Rinse the asparagus with water right before you cook them, not when you get home from the store. The excess moisture trapped in the tips would increase the chance of them wilting or going bad while in the fridge.

How to Roast Asparagus with Lemon

Roasted asparagus is one of the easiest veggie side dishes to prepare, taking only 15 to 20 minutes from start to finish. Compared to steaming, these don’t get overcooked or mushy and have plenty of flavor.

Season
Place the asparagus onto a lined baking sheet, drizzle with lemon juice, oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and spread them in an even layer.
More fresh lemon
Using a paring knife, slice the remaining half of the lemon and place the slices over the asparagus.
Bake to perfection
Roast in a preheated oven at 425F for 10 minutes or until golden brown and tender.

Pressed for time? See how to cook asparagus in a pan here!

How to Store Roasted Asparagus

On the rare occasion that you have leftover roasted asparagus, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Microwave for 1-2 minutes to reheat or, if you want them charry as the first day, place them onto a baking sheet and bake at 425F for 10 minutes.

How to Serve Roasted Asparagus with Lemon

There’s no shortage of ways to include this delicious veggie side dish in your everyday meals. You can serve it alongside pan-seared chicken breasts, foil-baked salmon, or grilled steak kabobs. It’s also a terrific salad topping, or even a light, savory snack that you can enjoy just as it is.

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon

Servings: 4 servings

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

These lemon roasted asparagus have slightly charred edges from the oven heat and a bright summery flavor of fresh lemon.

5 from 26 votes

Print Pin

Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus, rinsed, patted dry, and ends trimmed
1 lemon, half juiced and half sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Prep the oven:

Preheat the oven to 425F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Season:

Place the asparagus onto the baking sheet, drizzle with lemon juice, olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat the vegetables in the seasonings, then spread them in an even layer.
Using a pairing knife, slice the remaining half of the lemon and place the slices over the asparagus.