The Best Roasted Asparagus
Recipe from Food Network
Ingredients
- 1 pound thin asparagus, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- Juice of 1/4 lemon
Method
- Heat the oven to 450°F and place a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Toss the asparagus with the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread it in one layer on the rack and roast until lightly browned, tender, and still bright green, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Spread the Parmesan in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Leave it undisturbed until melted and golden, about 2 minutes, then turn it and brown the second side for about 2 minutes.
- Cool the crisp cheese on a wire rack for about 2 minutes, then crumble it. Toss the pieces with the lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Put the asparagus on a platter, squeeze the lemon juice over it, and scatter the Parmesan mixture on top.