Shelly's Recipe

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON

Category: Asparagus

2 pounds fresh asparagus
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preheat oven to 400 and line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Break off tough ends of asparagus.

Place asparagus on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.

Mix together a teaspoon salt with the lemon zest until crumbly. Sprinkle the lemon salt over the asparagus and toss to coat. Arrange asparagus in a single layer and roast until tender, 18 to 25 minutes, shaking baking sheet once or twice during cooking time. Season asparagus with pepper and sprinkle with lemon juice just before serving.