Lemon Garlic Asparagus Recipes

LEMON ASPARAGUS PASTA

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes. Penne will still be slightly firm.
• Stir asparagus into the pot with the boiling penne pasta and bring back to a boil; cook until pasta is tender and asparagus is softened but still bright green, about 3 more minutes. Drain pasta and asparagus.
• Place penne and asparagus into a large bowl; lightly stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.

LEMON ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Coat asparagus with vegetable and arrange on a baking sheet. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Roast in preheated oven until lightly browned at the tips, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine lemon juice, butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in on high in microwave until butter is completely melted, about 1 minute; stir to combine. Pour butter mixture over roasted asparagus and toss to coat.

GARLIC SHRIMP WITH ASPARAGUS AND LEMON

Steps:

• Place shrimp on paper towels and dry very well.
• Sprinkle shrimp with a bit of the pepper.
• Using a vegetable peeler, peel off strips of the lemon peel and then cut the strips into very thin long pieces; be sure to peel only the yellow part of the peel, not the bitter white part.
• Cut lemon in half and juice it into a small dish, removing seeds.
• Heat a deep 12 inch skillet (preferably NOT non-stick) over medium high heat for 1 minute.
• Add 2 Tbsp of the oil and heat until it's shimmering hot -- just a few seconds.
• Add the shrimp in a single layer and do not disturb it; let cook for about 2 minutes until browned.
• Turn shrimp over and brown the other side, about 1 1/2 minutes, then transfer to a plate. Shrimp should not be cooked through.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and add garlic, stirring for 30 seconds.
• Add asparagus, lemon zest strips, red pepper flakes and cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes.
• Add chicken broth and cover, simmering for 1-2 minutes until asparagus is almost done.
• Stir cornstarch with 1 Tbsp water and stir into the pan.
• Add shrimp back to the pan and cook another 1-2 minutes until done.
• Stir in 1 Tbsp lemon juice, then taste and add more juice and pepper if needed.

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add asparagus, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned and crisp-tender, 10 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness. Add lemon zest and cook 1 minute. Add lemon juice, toss to coat, and serve warm.

LEMON-GLAZED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Trim asparagus; cut spears diagonally in half. Place 3 inches water in 4-quart Dutch oven. Heat to boiling. Add asparagus; reduce heat. Cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; place in serving bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat butter, honey and lemon juice in 1-quart saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until butter is melted.
• Mix 1/4 water and the cornstarch in small bowl. Stir into lemon mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until bubbly and thickened. Pour glaze over asparagus.

LEMON-PARSLEY ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Boil 2 bunches asparagus 4 to 5 minutes; drain. Mix 1/2 cup chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon each lemon zest and juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and top with the parsley mixture.

LEMON-ROASTED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Place asparagus in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix remaining ingredients; drizzle over asparagus. Toss to coat. Roast until crisp-tender, 8-12 minutes.

LEMON ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Place asparagus and water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add butter, lemon juice and tarragon; toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON

Steps:

• Position a rack in the upper third of an oven and preheat to 450°F.
• Snap off the tough stem ends from the asparagus spears and arrange the spears on a baking sheet.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic and lemon zest.
• Brush the asparagus evenly with the oil, turning the spears to coat well, and season generously with salt and pepper.
• Arrange the lemon wedges around the asparagus.
• Bake until the asparagus is tender and just turning golden, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Transfer the asparagus to a warmed serving platter and drizzle with the pan juices.