Skeletal Fingers
Tender white asparagus spears roasted to perfection with garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs. This simple yet elegant side dish brings out the delicate flavor of white asparagus.
4 servings
20 min
Ingredients
- •1 pound white asparagus spears, rinsed and trimmed
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- •½ teaspoon black pepper
- •½ whole lemon
- •1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- •2 tablespoon olive oil
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a roasting pan with foil and drizzle with olive oil.
5 min
- 2.
2. Place asparagus in pan and drizzle liberally with olive oil. Roll the spears back and forth until they are completely coated.
2 min
- 3.
3. Sprinkle on minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
1 min
- 4.
4. Roast for 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned and tender when pierced with a fork.
10 min
- 5.
5. Remove from oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice over top, and garnish with thyme leaves if using.
2 min