Best Lemon Lovers Asparagus Recipes

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LEMON ASPARAGUS



Lemon Asparagus image

My fiance loves this recipe. We often eat it with BBQ during the summer.

Provided by Emily

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Coat asparagus with vegetable and arrange on a baking sheet. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Roast in preheated oven until lightly browned at the tips, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine lemon juice, butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in on high in microwave until butter is completely melted, about 1 minute; stir to combine. Pour butter mixture over roasted asparagus and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 604.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

PARMESAN LEMON ASPARAGUS



Parmesan Lemon Asparagus image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 bunch asparagus
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Wash and chop asparagus into bite sized pieces, leaving off the white part on the end.
  • On a baking sheet, toss asparagus in olive oil, parmesan cheese, and the juice of 1/2 lemon.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until asparagus is cooked through and slightly begins to golden.
  • Top with more Parmesan cheese and the juice of other 1/2 lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 203 kcal, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 138 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 6 mg

LEMON-PARSLEY ASPARAGUS



Lemon-Parsley Asparagus image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Boil 2 bunches asparagus 4 to 5 minutes; drain. Mix 1/2 cup chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon each lemon zest and juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and top with the parsley mixture.

LEMON ASPARAGUS



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Clarice Scheeringa of Ripon, California shares this dressed-up asparagus. "I live in the heart of asparagus country, so I'm always on the look out for new ways to serve it," she explains. "Lemon and a touch of tarragon make it a quick elegant side dish."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Pinch dried tarragon
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place asparagus and water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add butter, lemon juice and tarragon; toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LEMONY ASPARAGUS



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This simple side dish comes together in just about 5 minutes.

Provided by Marina Delio

Categories     HarperCollins     HarperCollins     Side     Lemon     Asparagus     Spring     Quick & Easy     Healthy     Quick and Healthy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dairy Free     Vegetarian     Vegan

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 bunch asparagus
Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus to the pan. Season with salt and pepper and cook, turning occasionally, until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the lemon zest and juice and toss to coat. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

LEMON-ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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When it comes to fixing asparagus, I think it's hard to go wrong. The springy flavors in this easy recipe burst with every bite. -Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place asparagus in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix remaining ingredients; drizzle over asparagus. Toss to coat. Roast until crisp-tender, 8-12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON ASPARAGUS



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Simple yet tasty way to serve asparagus. It is low cal too! I like to make the sauce in a large skillet and when ready to serve add the steamed asparagus to the skillet and roll them in the sauce - just for a minute you want the asparagus to still have some crunch

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb asparagus, Steamed until heated through but still crisp
1 shallot, peeled and crushed
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
pepper

Steps:

  • Keep your asparagus warm.
  • Saute the shallot and garlic in the oil, low heat, until the the garlic turns golden about 10 minutes.
  • Whisk the lemon juice& wine together and add to the sauted shallot & garlic, add pepper.
  • Pour over steamed asparagus& serve.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMONY BREADCRUMBS



Roasted Asparagus with Lemony Breadcrumbs image

Roasting asparagus at a high temperature concentrates its flavor and guarantees a tender-but not mushy-texture. To ensure crunchy crumbs, sprinkle them on just before serving.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/2 lemon, juiced and zested
Garnish: 1/2 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet, and drizzle with oil. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast until tender, 18 to 20 minutes, then transfer to a platter.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add panko, and cook, stirring frequently, until deep golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in lemon juice and zest. Season with salt.
  • Top asparagus with breadcrumbs, and garnish with lemon.

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