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Garlic Browned Butter Baked Asparagus with Parmesan Cheese would have to be the perfect accompaniment or side dish, apart from Crispy Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes, or Sweet Potato Wedges, or dare I say, Balsamic Chickpea Salad. If you’re not a fan of asparagus, you may just be converted after trying this recipe!
Garlic Browned Butter Baked Asparagus… The browned butter, with the hint of garlic and lemon juice, transforms this from ‘eat your greens’ to ‘pass me more!’
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If you’re anything like me, I’ve tried asparagus in every way possible with different ingredients. This is by far the best recipe I’ve tried. The browned butter provides an almost fried taste with the addictive nutty aroma, and adding garlic and a splash of lemon juice into it takes it beyond plain browned butter to something absolutely incredible.
After pan frying, steaming and boiling, I keep coming back to this recipe. It’s simple to make with cheap ingredients you have on hand, and transforms a meal into an almost gourmet feel.
Eat this by itself or serve it alongside a hot plate of Steamed Mussels for the perfect meal.
This asparagus side is the kind of dish that works with just about anything. It’s delicious next to Honey Lemon Chicken for a bright, tangy balance, or with Browned Butter Honey Garlic Salmon or layers of buttery, sweet-savory flavor. It also pairs beautifully with Sun Dried Tomato and Garlic Roast Lamb when you’re craving something bold and hearty. And if you’d like to start your meal with a little indulgence, Oysters 3 Ways: A Trio Worth Craving or Steak Fajitas makes the perfect appetizer before serving this asparagus.
Garlic Browned Butter Baked Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus spears woody ends trimmed
- 1 spray cooking oil
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced, not crushed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese freshly grated, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F | 220°C.
- Arrange asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet (or tray). Spray with cooking oil spray; season with salt; and roast in preheated HOT oven until vibrant in colour and tender-crisp, (about 10 minutes).
- While the asparagus is in the oven, heat a small saucepan / pot over medium heat. Add butter and cook, stirring constantly, until it melts, froths up and begins to turn golden in colour. Take off heat; add the garlic and stir quickly. Return to the heat for a further minute, while stirring, until the butter reaches a dark amber colour. Remove from heat; add lemon juice and stir to combine. Pour into a small serving jug.
- To serve, drizzle browned butter over asparagus and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I have eaten asparagus all my life, and in every way, I thought, but this was a surprise. Easy, quick, and delicious. I used thick shoots from the grocery store, and avocado oil. I browned the butter while the asparagus was baking in my countertop Cosori. I can’t wait to impress someone else with this recipe.
Mmmm, this looks delicious! The garlic addition is definitely one the holy grail ingredients. Pinned!