Roasted Asparagus with Garlic Butter
Roasted asparagus with garlic butter is a simple recipe and the perfect side dish that can be served with seafood, beef, pork or poultry.
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Asparagus is a low-maintenance vegetable to prepare, and roasting it is one of the easiest and, in my opinion, the best way to enjoy it. This easy recipe only takes minutes to roast with just a few fresh, simple ingredients, like this grilled asparagus salad.
Why you will love this asparagus recipe
- It’s delicious – made with crisp-tender asparagus, butter, garlic, and fresh herbs.
- It’s healthy! Asparagus is low in calories and a good source of fiber, among its many health benefits.
- Roasted garlic butter asparagus is an easy side dish recipe to make with just 5 ingredients
Here is what you will need
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Ingredients
- Fresh asparagus
- Olive oil
- Unsalted butter
- Fresh garlic
- Chopped herbs such as fresh chives, fresh dill, or fresh parsley
- Lemon slices or wedges for garnish (optional)
🥄Equipment
How to make roasted garlic butter asparagus
Prepare: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees f; line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a re-useable non-stick baking mat. Clean and trim the asparagus, by breaking or trimming off the woody ends. Chop or crush the garlic, chop the herbs, and melt the butter.
STEP 1: Place the cleaned and trimmed asparagus onto the baking sheet in a single layer.
STEP 2: Use a pastry brush to brush the olive oil on the asparagus spears and roast asparagus for 15 minutes.
STEP 3: Remove the asparagus from the oven. Add the chopped herbs and garlic to the melted butter, pour it over the top of the asparagus and gently toss the asparagus around so that the butter is mixed in.
STEP 4: Place the asparagus back into the oven and roast the asparagus for 5 minutes longer.
Check out these tips on how to choose, clean and cook asparagus.
Ingredient notes and substitutions
Asparagus– I like to use medium to thicker asparagus spears when I roast them. Thin asparagus spears might end up overcooking and the tips will burn.
If thin stalks are used, you may need to reduce the roasting time. Check it after 5 to 8 minutes to ensure it isn’t burning.
Butter – I use unsalted butter in this recipe, but you can substitute an equal amount of olive oil.
Garlic – Substitute the garlic clove with 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder.
Fresh Herbs – These are optional but elevate the flavor. They can be left out or replaced with a few sprinkles of dried herbs.
Storing and using leftovers
Store leftover asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat it in the oven or microwave or enjoy it cold with olive oil and lemon juice.
There are several uses for leftover garlic butter asparagus, you can heat it up and serve as a side dish, chop it into bite-sized pieces and add it to a salad, scrambled eggs, or an omelet.
Freezing leftover asparagus is not recommended.
Serving suggestions
Serve this healthy side dish garnished with lemon and a dash of lemon zest with pork tenderloin, pork chops, chicken, or seafood.
Recipe variations
This roasted asparagus recipe is a delicious side dish just as it is, or you can add any of the following ingredients to change it up:
- Cheese – Sprinkle the asparagus with grated parmesan cheese, gruyere cheese, or feta cheese just before serving.
- Nuts – Top the asparagus with 1/4 cup toasted chopped almonds, walnuts, pecans, or pistachios.
- Bread Crumbs – After adding the butter, top the asparagus with crispy panko bread crumbs.
- Olives – Add 1/4 cup of chopped kalamata olives or sun-dried tomatoes just before serving.
- Lemon garlic butter – add a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice to the butter for lemon garlic butter roasted asparagus.
Tips
- The asparagus will be crisp-tender after 15 to 20 minutes of roasting time. If you prefer softer asparagus, leave it in the oven for a few minutes longer.
- Butter is added at the end of cooking time to prevent burning. If you don’t use butter, you will only need to add the garlic and herbs at the end of the cooking cycle.
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Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the asparagus to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Toss the asparagus in the skillet until the asparagus begins to soften, stir in the butter and garlic; cook for a few minutes longer and add the fresh chopped herbs.
While fresh asparagus is the best way to make this recipe, you can use frozen asparagus. Just make sure to thaw it completely and pat it dry before roasting it.
Yes, you can clean and trim the asparagus and store in the refrigerator until they are ready to roast.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 clove crushed garlic
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- A handful of fresh herbs
Instructions
- pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees
- clean and trim the asparagus by snapping or cutting off the rough ends
- place the asparagus on a parchment-lined baking sheet
- brush the asparagus spears with olive oil and place on the center rack of the oven and roast for 15 minutes.
- while asparagus is roasting add the garlic and herbs to the butter.
- remove asparagus from the oven and add the garlic butter mixture to the asparagus and toss to coat.
- place the buttered asparagus back into the oven for 5 minutes longer and serve with lemon wedges.
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I have miso left over so I think I will make some of this butter. I, too, am a huge asparagus fan.
It’s good on mashed potatoes too!
I have some asparagus right now…and more miso.
Lucky you!
Mmmn I love roasted asparagus. This miso garlic butter sounds delicious! I can see that tasting great with the asparagus.
Thank you!
Roasted Asparagus looks so healthy and delicious…
Thanks
This will make a healthy side to any meal. I love simple roasted asparagus. Can’t wait for spring to show up around here! I have not tried miso paste for anything other than miso soup yet and I am sure it adds to the flavours.
Thanks for sharing
I have not used it much either until I tried this!
Asparagus, and miso garlic butter! Seriously what not to like?! More miso the better! Yumm!
Thanks!
This is such a gorgeous pairing! I love fresh asparagus, and I tend to shy away from keeping miso paste at home since I don’t know that I’ll use a whole tub of it. But this is a great way to use it! Perfectly springy 🙂
Thanks! I agree! I wish they made smaller containers of Miso.
Miso garlic butter?! That sounds super good!
It is!
I love roasted asparagus! It’s so good. I just bought some miso paste for another recipe…I’m definitely going to use some to make miso garlic butter!
I just picked up some white miso! I have cooked with it, as well as used it for soup, for years, but was wondering how I would use it now that I”m cooking for the parents… This sounds like a wonderful introduction!
Enjoy!
Cant wait for farmers markets to open here, in North California! Asparagus is one of my favorite veggies, and miso paste is something i always have in my fridge
yum, i have some miso in the fridge right now, just need some asparagus!
Maybe this recipe will get me to love asparagus, and I have a ton of miso in my fridge that needs to get used