Roasted Asparagus With Citrus Drizzle

5m
Prep Time
12m
Cook Time
17m
Ready In


"Modified recipe from Cooking Light September 2007. Drizzle roasted asparagus with a delicate Dijon-citrus sauce for an elegant, yet simple, side dish. For extra presentation points, garnish the platter with lemon or orange wedges and parsley sprigs."

Original is 3 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (175.6 g)
  • Calories 124.1
  • Total Fat - 8.5 g
  • Saturated Fat - 1.3 g
  • Cholesterol - 4.4 mg
  • Sodium - 290 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 10.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 4.7 g
  • Sugars - 3.3 g
  • Protein - 5.1 g
  • Calcium - 74.3 mg
  • Iron - 1.2 mg
  • Vitamin C - 107.5 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425F.

Step 2

Combine trimmed asparagus, 2 teaspoons olive oil, salt, and garlic in a large bowl, tossing well to coat. Arrange asparagus mixture in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 425F for 12 minutes, or until crisp-tender.

Step 3

Combine remaining 2 teaspoons oil, zest, juice, mustard, and pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.

Step 4

Arrange asparagus on a platter; drizzle juice mixture over asparagus. Sprinkle with parsley.

Step 5

Garnish with citrus wedges and parsley sprigs.

Tips


  • Large rimmed baking sheet

5 Reviews

MelMel

We love asparagus and this is one of our favorites so far. Love the mix of flavors, and is delicious as a side with salmon along with a bright, fresh salad!

5.0

review by:
(27 Jan 2021)

MeInMyPantry

Such a delicious way to serve up asparagus. Loved the flavor so much. I made baked lemon fish and coleslaw to have with it and it was delicious!

5.0

review by:
(6 May 2018)

Bergy

I often roast asparagus with lemon but this recipe has a touch of dijon and that made a differnence. Loved the recipe Thanks for posting KUW

5.0

review by:
(5 Apr 2015)

Marramamba

This was excellent, I even put some of the lemon mix into the oil the aparagus cooked in and it came out beautifully

5.0

review by:
(5 Apr 2015)

Debbwl

I love garlic roasted asparagus and found the lemon mustard drizzle to be a very tasty accent. Thanks for the great post.

5.0

review by:
(15 Mar 2015)

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