roasted asparagus with capers and lemon
Roasting asparagus brings out their sweetness and gives a nice caramelization to their tips and edges. Roasting also makes turns those capers into crispy little salt bombs that pair so perfectly with the garlic-y asparagus and lemon zest!!
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup salt packed capers
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp minced dill
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Trim the ends from the asparagus; then rinse and dry them with a kitchen towel. Rinse the capers well to remove as much salt as possible. Dry them with a kitchen towel.Place the asparagus on the baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over the asparagus. Add the garlic, capers and black pepper to the top of the asparagus and gently toss everything together to combine.Rearrange the asparagus on the baking sheet to an even layer. Then place the pan in the oven.Roast the asparagus until it is tender but still crisp, about 10-12 minutes, rotating the spears halfway through the cooking time. Let cool slightly.Sprinkle the dill and lemon zest over the asparagus, then remove the asparagus to a platter, adding the crispy capers to the top of the asparagus. Garnish with lemon slices.
Notes
Please note that cooking times on this recipe will vary with the size of the asparagus that you are roasting so keep an eye on those gorgeous green blades while they are roasting!