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    You are here: Home / Recipes / Side Dishes

    Oven Roasted Asparagus

    Published: Mar 18, 2020 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links. 15 Comments

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    Oven Roasted Asparagus is one of my favorite side dishes. It goes with just about any dinner. I love the earthy flavor of fresh asparagus. When you roast asparagus in the oven it enhances that flavor in the best way possible.

    Oven Roasted Asparagus on a white plate with lemon wedges

    Oven roasting is the perfect method for cooking fresh asparagus. It is so easy, only requiring 3 ingredients, a sheet pan, and 10 minutes. It also leaves the spears crisp-tender, which is the perfect texture, exactly how it should be.

    Sprinkle a little parmesan cheese or lemon over the top and you have a stand-out side dish.

    If you love fresh asparagus you should also check out my Instant Pot Shrimp Risotto with Asparagus, and Asparagus Egg Cups Recipe.

    How to Roast Asparagus in the Oven

    Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees.

    Grab a large sheet pan that will allow your asparagus enough room to roast. If you overcrowd the pan the asparagus will steam instead of roast.

    Fresh Asparagus

    How to Trim Asparagus

    You always want to make sure you trim the woody hard stem end from your fresh asparagus. You will never be able to chew thru it and you don’t want your guests politely chewing for 10 minutes!

    I learned the best way to accomplish this by watching an episode of Rachel Ray, years ago!

    Grab one spear by the larger stem end with one hand, and a little below the frans end with the other hand. Gently bend the asparagus until it snaps. Right where it snaps is the point between the tender portion we eat and the woody portion you toss.

    Now line that piece up with the rest of the bundle (at the frans end).  Then cut the rest of the asparagus at the point where the pre trimmed piece ends. Voila- you’re left with tender, yummy asparagus, ready to cook!

    Roast the Asparagus

    Place all your trimmed asparagus on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. With clean hands toss the asparagus so it is coated in the oil.

    Fresh Asparagus

    Place in the oven for 10 minutes.

    At the end you can zest a little lemon over top or sprinkle with fresh grated parmesan.

    fresh cooked asparagus on a plate

    Oven Roasted Asparagus for Dinner

    This beautiful side dish can really sit alongside almost any dinner menu. Here are some of my favorites:

    1. Grilled Filet Mignon, Oven Roasted Asparagus, and Rosemary Cauliflower Puree
    2. Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Oven Roasted Asparagus, and Oven Roasted Red Potatoes (all made in the oven, too easy!)
    3. Ham Balls, Baked Potatoes, and Roasted Asparagus
    4. Bacon Jam Burgers, Oven Roasted Asparagus, and Parmesan Fries
    5. Don’t forget dessert : Homemade Chocolate Sheet Cake
    Roasted Asparagus spears on a plate

    This recipe is also a staple on our Easter dinner menu. It just screams SPRING and adds beautiful color to the menu!

    Oven Roasted Asparagus Recipe

    Roasted Asparagus spears on a plate

    Oven Roasted Asparagus

    Oven Roasted Asparagus is perfectly cooked fresh asparagus. By roasting the asparagus in the oven you end up with crisp tender spears. Exactly what you want! Add a little parmesan cheese or lemon zest to dress up your Oven Roasted Asparagus.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 17 minutes
    Servings: 5 people
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    Ingredients

    • 1 bunch fresh asparagus
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • large pinch of kosher salt
    • *Optional- parmesan cheese or lemon zest
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400.
    • Trim the hard ends from the asparagus and discard.
    • Place the asparagus on a large sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil. Using clean hands, toss the asparagus to coat with the oil.
    • Sprinkle with salt.
    • Bake for 10 minutes, shaking the pan half way thru to rotate the asparagus.
    • Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
    • Optional– sprinkle with lemon zest or parmesan cheese.

    Notes:

    This is a recipe for fresh asparagus – do not use frozen asparagus in this recipe.
    Did you try this recipe? Connect with me & let me know how it turned out by commenting below!
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    If nutrition facts are provided they are calculated as an estimate to the best of our knowledge.

    Originally Posted March 2018 – Copy & Photos Updated March 2020

    Asparagus Memories

    Asparagus grows wild in the midwest, where I grew up. When I was little, in the spring, my entire family would gather at my grandparents house and we would have an asparagus hunting day.

    Everyone would put on their grubby clothes, tie their hair up in bandanas and pack a pocket knife to cut down the wild spears. We would spend the afternoon trekking thru the ditches of Iowa looking for asparagus to harvest. At the end of the day we would be loaded with more asparagus than one family could possibly eat in a week!

    After coming home we would do a quick tick check and then move on to preparing our feast from the afternoon spoils. My grandpa would grill farm fresh T-Bone steaks and my grandma would prepare all the asparagus you could ever want to eat. After the weekend everyone would be sent home with their own bundle of wild asparagus.

    I still think about those days every time I eat asparagus… or a T-Bone steak!

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    1. John

      August 13, 2018 at 8:58 am

      5 stars
      Reminds me of Easter dinner but great anytime!

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    2. Sandi

      March 19, 2018 at 12:26 pm

      We love asparagus…thanks for including so much information!

      Reply
      • Susie

        March 19, 2018 at 12:29 pm

        We love it too- one of my favorite veggies!

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    3. Jessica Formicola

      March 19, 2018 at 11:44 am

      This is my favorite way to make asparagus! So delicious!!

      Reply
      • Susie

        March 19, 2018 at 12:28 pm

        It is perfectly cooked every time!

        Reply
    4. Jill McOwen

      March 19, 2018 at 11:18 am

      I had no idea you could hunt asparagus! I’m in Ohio – if there’s a place to do it around here I don’t know where it is. But I’m always excited about asparagus season, even if I have to buy mine at the store 🙂

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      • Susie

        March 19, 2018 at 11:23 am

        It grows wild in Iowa (just in the ditches, nothing fancy!). I’m not sure about Ohio, but I imagine you have a similar climate as Iowa. Luckily you can snag a bundle for $1.00 at the grocery store or farmers market when it’s in season!

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        • jerry fisher

          February 06, 2022 at 5:04 pm

          LOLOL……..where do you find asparagus for a buck a bundle? I live where much is grown and the best you can find is $3 bucks a bundle….!

        • Susie Weinrich

          February 07, 2022 at 7:57 am

          I think you will only find those prices in the spring and summer!

    5. Ali Randall

      March 19, 2018 at 10:36 am

      This is exactly how I prepare my asparagus and it never fails me. I love the idea of adding a little lemon zest. Perfect for any dinner and yes, locally grown is always best.

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      • Susie

        March 19, 2018 at 11:21 am

        It truly is a never fail method! Those are the best recipes. Definitely try a little lemon!

        Reply
    6. Laineey

      March 19, 2018 at 10:28 am

      Yummy! Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables! I usually just steam it and call it a day, but I love the idea of roasting it! I can’t wait to try it!

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      • Susie

        March 19, 2018 at 11:20 am

        My favorite veggie too, and I love it when I can get a bundle for $1.00 at the store or farmers market! Definitely try roasting it in the oven. You’ll never go back.

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    7. carolinafarmhousekitchen

      March 19, 2018 at 10:00 am

      This recipe is amazing. Love the Parmesan on the asparagus. We grew it on our family farm in Connecticut. Pinned for later!

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      • Susie

        March 19, 2018 at 11:19 am

        Thank you for pinning! FRESH asparagus cannot be beat. I love food memories like that!

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