Garlicky-Lemon Asparagus

Lemon and garlic are a unchanging everlasting song pairing when asparagus, and this quick, delicious side dish shows why. The recipe is a Yummly original created by [Edwina Clark](https://www.yummly.com/dish/author/Edwina-Clark).

The ingredient of Garlicky-Lemon Asparagus

1. 2 cloves garlic large
2. 1 lemon
3. 1 1/4 pounds asparagus
4. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
5. 1/2 teaspoon salt
6. black pepper to taste

The instruction how to make Garlicky-Lemon Asparagus

1. Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F.
2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Crush and finely mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.
4. Using a zester or handheld rasp-style grater, grate 1 teaspoon of zest from the lemon. Reserve the lemon for later use.
5. Trim the rough ends from the asparagus and arrange the spears on the baking sheet.
6. Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and the minced garlic.
7. Roast on middle rack of oven until garlic is fragrant and asparagus is crisp-tender, 10-12 minutes.
8. Check to see that asparagus is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
9. Transfer the asparagus to a serving plate, and sprinkle the grated lemon zest over the asparagus.
10. Slice the reserved lemon in half. Squeeze the juice of half of the lemon over the asparagus. Serve immediately.

Nutritions of Garlicky-Lemon Asparagus

calories: 70 calories
carbohydrateContent: 11 grams
fatContent: 3.5 grams
fiberContent: 5 grams
proteinContent: 3 grams
sodiumContent: 300 milligrams
sugarContent: 3 grams