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Restaurant-Style Roasted Asparagus with a Zesty Twist

Elevate fresh asparagus by blanching, roasting at high heat, and finishing with lemon and garlic for a perfectly crisp, restaurant-quality side.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus woody ends trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Zest of 1 lemon optional
  • 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
  2. Blanch asparagus for 1 minute, then plunge into ice water to lock in color and snap. Pat completely dry.
  3. Arrange spears on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  4. Roast on the middle rack for 10–12 minutes, turning once, until vibrant green with lightly charred tips.
  5. For a final flash char, switch to broil for 1–2 minutes—watch closely to avoid burning.
  6. Remove, let rest 2 minutes, then finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a pinch of flaky salt.
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