Garlic Browned Butter Baked Asparagus
Garlic Browned Butter Baked Asparagus with Parmesan Cheese would have to be the perfect accompaniment or side dish! A delicious way to eat greens!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus spears (woody ends trimmed)
- 1 spray cooking oil
- 1 pinch salt (to taste)
- 1 pinch pepper (to taste)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic (minced, not crushed)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese (freshly grated, to serve)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F | 220°C.
- 2
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).
- 3
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.
- 4
To serve, drizzle browned butter over asparagus and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.