You have your steak, you’ve got your potato, but there’s just one thing missing from this marvelous meal! Yum-Yum Asparagus is a fresh, perfectly tender veggie that will pull it all together. It brings the upscale steakhouse vibe you were craving in a way that won’t break the bank. That’s just the best! Get ready to feast and make sure Yum-Yum Asparagus is a part of it!
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch fresh asparagus, woody ends clipped and discarded
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 medium lemon, zested and juiced
- parmesan cheese, to taste, grated
- fresh mint or parsley, to taste, finely chopped
- red pepper flakes, to taste
- lemon wedges, to taste, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2 –Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 3 –Place the asparagus on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil.
Step 4 –Season the asparagus with the salt and the pepper and toss until they are coated.
Step 5 –Arrange the seasoned asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Step 6 –Bake the asparagus just until the bases are easily pierced through by a fork, about 9-12 minutes for thin asparagus and about 15-20 minutes for thick asparagus.
Step 7 –Transfer the cooked asparagus to a serving dish.
Step 8 –Season the cooked asparagus with the lemon zest, the lemon juice, the parmesan cheese, the mint, and the red pepper flakes and toss to combine.
Step 9 –Serve the asparagus garnished with the lemon wedges.