Roasted Asparagus with Sea Salt and Parmesan

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Roasted asparagus makes a simple yet elegant side dish on any holiday table, but is just as easy and delicious for a weeknight family meal!

Ingredients

1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal® Coarse Sea Salt
1 lemon, finely zested and juiced

Directions

1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2 Place asparagus pieces in large bowl. Add Parmesan cheese, butter, garlic, black pepper, Diamond Crystal® Coarse Sea Salt, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Toss to coat evenly.
3 Transfer asparagus to baking dish in a single layer. Bake until asparagus is tender and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.