Best Lemon Garlic Asparagus Recipes

SHEET PAN LEMON BUTTER GARLIC SHRIMP WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed 9x12-inch baking pan with parchment paper and grease with cooking spray.
• Place asparagus on the prepared baking pan and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss until well coated. Arrange asparagus in a single layer.
• Bake in the preheated oven until slightly tender, about 6 minutes.
• Remove from oven and place shrimp on one side of the pan. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and smoked paprika; toss until well coated. Place shrimp in a single layer next to the asparagus. Top asparagus and shrimp with cubed butter.
• Roast in the preheated oven until shrimp is opaque, about 6 minutes.
• Remove pan from oven and drizzle with lemon juice.

GARLIC SHRIMP WITH ASPARAGUS AND LEMON

Steps:

• Place shrimp on paper towels and dry very well.
• Sprinkle shrimp with a bit of the pepper.
• Using a vegetable peeler, peel off strips of the lemon peel and then cut the strips into very thin long pieces; be sure to peel only the yellow part of the peel, not the bitter white part.
• Cut lemon in half and juice it into a small dish, removing seeds.
• Heat a deep 12 inch skillet (preferably NOT non-stick) over medium high heat for 1 minute.
• Add 2 Tbsp of the oil and heat until it's shimmering hot -- just a few seconds.
• Add the shrimp in a single layer and do not disturb it; let cook for about 2 minutes until browned.
• Turn shrimp over and brown the other side, about 1 1/2 minutes, then transfer to a plate. Shrimp should not be cooked through.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and add garlic, stirring for 30 seconds.
• Add asparagus, lemon zest strips, red pepper flakes and cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes.
• Add chicken broth and cover, simmering for 1-2 minutes until asparagus is almost done.
• Stir cornstarch with 1 Tbsp water and stir into the pan.
• Add shrimp back to the pan and cook another 1-2 minutes until done.
• Stir in 1 Tbsp lemon juice, then taste and add more juice and pepper if needed.

SHEET PAN LEMON GARLIC SALMON WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line a rimmed 9x12-inch baking sheet with parchment paper and grease with cooking spray. Place salmon fillets and asparagus in a single layer.
• Combine olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl. Drizzle garlic mixture over salmon and asparagus. Season with salt and pepper. Place lemon rounds on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.

LEMON-GARLIC-HERB CHICKEN WITH GRILLED PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS AND PESTO 3 BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high.
• Fill a small skillet with about 1-inch water and bring to a boil.
• Grate the garlic onto acutting board and add a couple teaspoons salt, mash into paste with the flat of your knife.
• Add salt to boiling water and cook green beans 1 minute then drain and cool under cold running water then reserve.
• Reserve 1/5 of the pasted garlic, about 1 clove and add the rest to a shallow dish. To the garlic, add the lemon zest, fennel seed, chopped thyme, rosemary, parsley and about 1/4 to 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil and some black pepper. Stir with a fork to combine then add chicken pieces and coat evenly. Grill chicken 12 to 15 minutes until juices run clear.
• Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil.
• Trim asparagus of tough ends. Add salt and the asparagus to the water and blanch for 2 minutes. Remove from the water and place into an ice water bath to cool. Once cooled, pat dry with paper towels, drizzle with a touch of extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Divide the asparagus into 4 piles and roll 2 layered slices of prosciutto around each pile to form bundles. Grill 7 to 8 minutes until prosciutto is crisp and spears are tender.
• Place basil and mint leaves in a food processor with the nuts. Add some salt and pepper and turn processor on. Stream in about 1/4 to 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil to form a thick pasty sauce. Transfer the sauce to a bowl. Stir in the reserved garlic paste and the grated cheese. Add the cooled green beans and the canned beans to the bowl and stir to combine. Adjust seasoning.
• Remove chicken from the grill and squeeze the juice of 1 of the zested lemons down over the meat while still hot.
• Serve 1 piece each chicken breast and thigh with an asparagus bundle and some bean salad alongside.

LEMON, GARLIC, AND ASPARAGUS WARM CAPRESE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
• Place asparagus into a saucepan, add a little water, and place over medium heat; cover pan and let asparagus steam until bright green and tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
• Heat olive oil with butter and lemon juice in a large saucepan over medium-low heat until butter melts; cook and stir shallot in hot oil and butter mixture until it just begins to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir garlic into shallot mixture and cook until shallot and garlic are opaque, 3 more minutes. Stir asparagus and chicken into mixture; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Toss pasta with chicken and vegetables to combine; mix tomato and basil into salad and serve warm.

LEMON-GARLIC-HERB CHICKEN WITH GRILLED PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS AND PESTO 3 BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Fill a small skillet with about 1-inch water and bring to a boil. Grate the garlic onto acutting board and add a couple teaspoons salt, mash into paste with the flat of your knife. Add salt to boiling water and cook green beans 1 minute then drain and cool under cold running water then reserve. Reserve 1/5 of the pasted garlic, about 1 clove and add the rest to a shallow dish. To the garlic, add the lemon zest, fennel seed, chopped thyme, rosemary, parsley and about 1/4 to 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil and some black pepper. Stir with a fork to combine then add chicken pieces and coat evenly. Grill chicken 12 to 15 minutes until juices run clear. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Trim asparagus of tough ends. Add salt and the asparagus to the water and blanch for 2 minutes. Remove from the water and place into an ice water bath to cool. Once cooled, pat dry with paper towels, drizzle with a touch of extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Divide the asparagus into 4 piles and roll 2 layered slices of prosciutto around each pile to form bundles. Grill 7 to 8 minutes until prosciutto is crisp and spears are tender. Place basil and mint leaves in a food processor with the nuts. Add some salt and pepper and turn processor on. Stream in about 1/4 to 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil to form a thick pasty sauce. Transfer the sauce to a bowl. Stir in the reserved garlic paste and the grated cheese. Add the cooled green beans and the canned beans to the bowl and stir to combine. Adjust seasoning. Remove chicken from the grill and squeeze the juice of 1 of the zested lemons down over the meat while still hot. Serve 1 piece each chicken breast and thigh with an asparagus bundle and some bean salad alongside.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Break off woody ends of asparagus.
• In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, lemon zest and paprika and mix together well with a fork.
• Lay the asparagus side by side and pierce with skewers to form a raft.
• If you use bamboo skewers, don't forget to soak them for 30 minutes before using, so they don't catch fire.
• Place asparagus rafts on the grill and brush with the olive oil mixture.
• Cook to your desired tenderness (it takes almost no time at all), and season with salt and pepper.

ASPARAGUS GRILLED WITH GARLIC, ROSEMARY, AND LEMON

Steps:

• Place all marinade ingredients (lemon halves & squeezed juice) in zip lock bag.
• Shake to mix then add asparagus spears and marinade 1-6 hours.
• Grill for 10 minutes turning until browned.

ASPARAGUS, ROASTED GARLIC AND LEMON RISOTTO

Steps:

• Melt 3 Tbsp butter in saucepan over medium heat.
• Add shallots and cook until soft, but not brown.
• Stir in rice and mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally until liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes.
• Add garlic, wine and 1/2 cup of hot stock and cook, stirring constantly, until the liquid is absorbed.
• Continue adding small amounts of stock and cook in this manner, stirring constantly, until the rice is creamy, yet the kernels are firm at the centre, about 18 minutes.
• When done, stir in remaining butter, cheese, lemon zest, asparagus and chives.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve in warm bowls, sprinked with garnish.
• (To roast the garlic, cut off top of bulb, revealing tops of cloves inside. Drizzle with olive oil, season lightly. Seal bulb in foil and roast in 350 oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until garlic is soft when squeezed.).

JULIA CHILD'S ASPARAGUS SIMMERED IN ONIONS, GARLIC, AND LEMON

Steps:

• Before peeling asparagus, start on the marinade. In a heavy saucepan, cook onions slowly in the olive oil with garlic, zest, herbs, and bay leaf. When tender (about 10 minutes), add peppercorns, wine, lemon juice, water, and salt. Cover and simmer slowly for about 20 minutes.
• Peel asparagus. Lay in a flameproof casserole dish and pour marinade over so asparagus is just covered with liquid (more water may be added if needed). Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer slowly for 20 minutes, or until asparagus is tender. Take out asparagus and arrange on serving platter. Boil down the cooking liquid until lightly syrupy and spoon over the asparagus. Sprinkle with parsley.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC AND LEMON

Steps:

• Prepare asparagus by trimming the tough bottom portion from the stalks, and then rinsing in cold water to clean. Blanch the asparagus stalks, by placing a few at a time, in boiling salted water for two minutes. Remove and immediatly immerse asparagus in an ice bath to stop the cooking process. After cooling, place on paper towels to dry completly. Place asparagus on top of a piece of foil, that is large enough to loosely wrap all of the asparagus. Drizzel the oil and lemon juice over the top of the asparagus, and thoroughly mix in the minced garlic and shallots. Wrap the asparagus completly in the foil completely sealing the package. Prepare the grill to medium high heat. Place the sealed packet of asparagus directly on top of coals, or gas burner for 3 minutes. (You should hear the sizzling from within the packet almost immediatley). Carefully turn the packet over and cook for another 3 minutes. Place the packet in an indirect cooking position on the grill, and carefully open the packet (which may have to be done with a knife). Close the grill cover and continue to cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until the asparagus is al dente'. Remove asparagus from foil packet to serving dish and season with the gourmet salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Garnish with lemon slices, toasted almonds and serve.

OVEN ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC, LEMON AND PARMESAN RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees Trim asparagus. Grab both ends and bend asparagus until the woody end snaps off. Do this with all the asparagus spears. Discard the woody ends. Transfer the asparagus spears to a baking sheet. Drizzle them with the olive oil, lemon zest, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Toss to make sure the asparagus is fully coated. Arrange the asparagus in a single layer. place the lemons sliced under and over the asparagus spears. Roast asparagus in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until bright green, tender, with the ends starting to brown. Remove from the oven and grate Parmesan over the asparagus. Serve.

LEMON GARLIC ASPARAGUS PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Once boiling, add the pasta and continue to boil until the pasta is tender. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy cooking water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
• While the pasta is cooking, prepare the asparagus. Remove the bottom 1/2 to 1-inch of the stems, or just the part that is tough and woody. Chop the remaining asparagus into 1-inch pieces.
• Place the asparagus in a large skillet and add about 1/2 inch water. Place a lid on the skillet and bring the water up to a boil. Let the asparagus steam and simmer for about 2 minutes, or just until it turns bright green and has become slightly tender (test with a fork). Drain the asparagus and return it to the skillet.
• Add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet with the asparagus and place it over medium heat. Sauté the partially cooked asparagus in the butter and garlic for about two minutes more, or until the garlic becomes soft and fragrant. Turn off the heat.
• Add the cooked and drained pasta to the skillet with the sautéed asparagus. Toss the pasta in the skillet until it is combined with the asparagus and coated with garlic butter. Top with a generous pinch of salt and freshly cracked pepper.
• Use a zester or small-holed cheese grater to zest the lemon onto the pasta. Once zested, slice the lemon in half and squeeze the fresh juice over the pasta. Toss the pasta until everything is well combined, adding a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water if it becomes dry. Taste the pasta and adjust the salt, pepper, or lemon if desired. Serve warm.

ONE SHEET PAN LEMON GARLIC PARMESAN SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 F.
• Place trimmed asparagus onto a parchment paper-lined large sheet pan. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Distribute half the amount of minced garlic on top of the asparagus and then sprinkle 1/2 Tablespoon of thyme leaves as well as about 3-4 Tablespoons of the cheese on them.
• Bake for 8 minutes. Meanwhile, place shrimp on wood skewers, about 5 shrimp on each skewer.
• Remove pan from the oven and scoot asparagus over to the side(s) to make room for the shrimp skewers.
• Brush shrimp with olive oil and repeat the same process of sprinkling on the spices and cheese using the remaining amount of ingredients.
• Bake for 5 minutes or until shrimp turns pink. Squeeze lemon juice on top of the shrimp and asparagus and serve immediately by itself or accompanied by your favorite sauce, a fresh salad, or even noodles. Enjoy!

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH LAVENDER, LEMON AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Place ingredients in order as ingredients stated in a casserole dish ending with salt to taste.
• Bake in a 350 degree preheated oven for 20 minutes toss ingredients roast for 20 more minutes.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS W/ LEMON AND GARLIC

Steps:

• 1. Bend an asparagus stalk til it breaks and then line it up with the bunch and cut all to size. This get rid of the tough end.
• 2. Mince the garlic and sprinkle over the asparagus, add lemon juice oil and salt and pepper.
• 3. Place on the grill and cook. Keep an eye on them you don't want them to burn, move them around on the grill.
• 4. Remove from heat and enjoy. So good!

SHRIMP & ASPARAGUS IN LEMON GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• heat the olive oil in medium to high heat. Saute the red onions and garlic until the red onions have become translucent. Add the dried oregano and red pepper flakes and saute for another 1 minute. Add chicken(or shrimp) stock and 1 lb of shrimp and cook until it has turned pink in color. Scrape the bottom of the pan to pick up all the flavor bits and pieces of red onion and garlic. If using already cooked shrimp, only heat the shrimp through being careful not to overcook the shrimp. Once the shrimp has turned bright pink in color, add the lemon juice and salt and carefully toss and serve.

SAUTéED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON, GARLIC AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant - about 30 seconds.
• Add asparagus, a pinch of salt and ground black pepper, to taste. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until almost crisp-tender.
• Add almonds and continue to cook until asparagus is crisp-tender and almonds are toasted, about 1-2 more minutes.
• Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Garnish with lemon zest and serve immediately.

PASTA WITH LEMON ASPARAGUS & HAZELNUT GREMOLATA GREMOLATA IS TRADITIONALLY MADE WITH PARSLEY, GARLIC, AND LEMON ZEST, AND IS USED AS A TOPPING OVER A VARIETY OF FOODS. IN THIS VERSION, HAZELNUTS ARE A

Steps:

• Gremolata
• ¼ cup GF panko breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup hazelnuts, medium chopped
• ½ Tbsp dried parsley
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper
• Zest from ½ lemon
• Tbsp olive oil
• Instructions
• Boil pasta according to directions, reserve ½ cup of liquid to use in sauce.
• To prepare Gremolata, toast panko and nuts in dry skillet over med-high heat until panko turns golden brown. Add remaining ingredients and stir until combined. Set aside.
• Steam or boil asparagus until just tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
• In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook garlic for about a minute. Add asparagus, pasta, and remaining ingredients (except cheese), and stir until combined. Add just enough of the reserved pasta water until a bit of a sauce is created. Bring to a simmer and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in cheese to thicken sauce.
• Divide among 4 dishes and top with 1-2 Tbsp of the gremolata.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON AND GARLIC

Steps:

• marinate the asparagus and other ingredients for at least 2-3 hours, put on grill for about 15 minutes when it's crisp tender