Honey Lemon Butter Roasted Asparagus

Honey Lemon Asparagus features fresh asparagus coated in a flavorful lemon butter sauce and roasted until fork-tender. This is the perfect spring side dish recipe to accompany just about any meal!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 bunch asparagus (rinsed and rough ends trimmed)
• Salt and cracked blacked pepper (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• Lemon zest (for garnish, optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (191°C).
2. 2Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray, and spread the trimmed asparagus out on the baking sheet. Season the asparagus with salt and pepper and set aside while you make the sauce.
3. 3In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, lemon juice, and garlic until combined. Drizzle the sauce over the asparagus, making sure all of the asparagus gets coated.
4. 4Roast the asparagus in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until fork-tender. Transfer the asparagus to a serving plate and drizzle with the remaining sauce from the sheet pan. Garnish with lemon zest if desired. Enjoy!