This Simple Lemon Garlic Asparagus Recipe is a go-to side dish that’s as quick to prepare and delicious. There’s nothing quite like the combination of fresh asparagus, zesty lemon, and aromatic garlic to elevate any meal. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or whipping up a weeknight meal, this dish brings bright, fresh flavours to the table with minimal effort.
The tender-crisp asparagus, lightly sautéed or roasted, pairs perfectly with the tangy citrus and savoury garlic, creating a versatile dish that complements everything from grilled chicken to hearty pasta. Let’s dive into this easy and delicious recipe! There’s nothing quite like the combination of fresh asparagus, zesty lemon, and aromatic garlic to elevate any meal.
Why you’ll love this Simple Lemon Garlic Asparagus Recipe
This recipe comes together in minutes, perfect for busy schedules or effortless entertaining.
The vibrant combination of lemon and garlic enhances the natural taste of asparagus.
Packed with nutrients, this dish complements a variety of meals while staying light and delicious.
Lemon garlic asparagus is so easy to make and goes perfectly with most summer dishes. A warm side to your classic summer salad or the perfect veggie to add to a Sunday roast.
It’s a fantastic healthy snack and a really great way to get your little ones to enjoy a new and exciting vegetable!
Asparagus is one of my favourite vegetables. It tastes great and I love that it can be cooked in many ways making it so versatile. For this dish, I keep it super simple and cook the ingredients on low heat in a frying pan lined with a layer of greaseproof paper. The greaseproof paper really helps seal in the flavours as you scrunch it around the asparagus so it cooks and slightly steams.
Ingredients
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This recipe only takes a few simple ingredients, all you need is asparagus, lemon and garlic!
Asparagus
Asparagus is a nutrient-packed vegetable known for its tender texture and slightly grassy, earthy flavour. It is the perfect spring/ early summer vegetable, all you need to do to prepare it is just cut the woody end off and cook it! The lemon garlic asparagus is so tasty and doesn’t need a long list of ingredients to make.
Lemon
Lemon brings a bright, tangy zing to this dish making it perfect to balance and enhance other flavours. Use both the zest and juice for this recipe.
Garlic
Garlic is a culinary powerhouse! You can always add more than the recipe states. I don’t think adding more garlic can ever be a bad thing.
How to make this Simple Lemon Garlic Asparagus Recipe – step by step
Top Tips for making lemon garlic asparagus
Lemon garlic asparagus can be made in the barbeque, steamed or fried. The grease-proof paper helps to keep all the tasty lemony garlic flavours in and soak into your sauteed asparagus with lemon butter.
Lemon asparagus is best made from fresh asparagus, so try and use asparagus sticks that are firm and clean.
The more garlic the better! It’s no secret that I am a lover of garlic and this recipe is no exception. This recipe currently calls for 2 cloves of garlic but that’s only a suggestion, so add as much as you like!
Simple Lemon Garlic Asparagus Serving Suggestions
Serve at a BBQ
The steamed lemon garlic asparagus is best served as a side to your favourite Sunday roast, alongside grilled chicken or on the BBQ with burgers and a hot dog.
Pair with Grilled Protein
Serve alongside grilled chicken, salmon, or steak for a well-rounded and delicious meal.
Add to Pasta or Rice
Toss the lemon garlic asparagus with pasta or rice for a quick and healthy vegetarian main course.
As a Brunch Side
Include this asparagus in your brunch spread with poached eggs, quiche, or avocado toast for a fresh and vibrant brunch.
Equipment
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- Frying Pan – You can also use a skillet or shallow casserole
- Greaseproof paper / Baking parchment
Simple Lemon Garlic Asparagus Recipe – Substitutions and variations
You can substitute the oil for butter if you want a luxurious lemon garlic asparagus and you can keep it vegan by using a vegan butter alternative.
You can also use broccoli instead of the asparagus if you aren’t a huge lemon garlic asparagus fan. It’s not quite as tasty but still very delicious and makes a great side to your roast dinner.
Storing Lemon Garlic Asparagus / Making ahead of time options
Lemon garlic asparagus is best when served freshly cooked. It can be kept for a day in an air-tight container in the fridge.
Just pop it in the microwave for 90 seconds and enjoy!
Top Questions
How do you cook asparagus and lemon on the stove?
Does lemon juice go with asparagus?
How do you make garlic and lemon asparagus?
How do you pan fry asparagus?
FAQS
How do you cook asparagus and lemon on the stove?
You cook asparagus and lemon on the stove by frying them with a little oil and a few cloves of garlic. They take about 15mins to cook and taste fantastic. You can pour the leftover garlic lemon over the cooked asparagus and lemon on the stove.
Does lemon juice go with asparagus?
Lemon juice does really well with asparagus. You can fry them together with garlic and oil and it tastes amazing! Lemon juice s the perfect addition to asparagus.
How do you make garlic and lemon asparagus?
You make garlic and lemon asparagus but simply frying the garlic in a pan, adding the asparagus and some lemon juice. Once the asparagus has gone a little soft and is well coated in garlic and lemon you can serve it.
How do you pan fry asparagus?
You pan fry asparagus by adding some oil and garlic to a pan and frying your asparagus until it softens a little. Then pour some lemon juice over, cook for a few minutes more and serve! That’s how to pan-fry asparagus.
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Recipe
Lemon garlic asparagus
Equipment
- Frying Pan You can also use a skillet or shallow casserole
Ingredients
- 250 g asparagus
- 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil (or butter or vegan butter)
Instructions
- Line a large piece of greaseproof paper in the bottom of a frying pan.
- Lay the asparagus in top of the greaseproof paper.
- Chop up the garlic and add to the pan.
- Slice the lemon and squeeze over the asparagus.
- Add a few small chunks of the olive oil or vegan butter.
- Scrunch the paper around the ingredients making a little bag. If it unravels, don’t worry.
- Cook on medium to low heat for about 15 minutes until cooked all the way through.
- Serve and enjoy.
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Notes
- A great part of this recipe is you can prep the asparagus in advance and cook when ready.
Nutrition
Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
So delicious and easy to make. Thank you.
Frying the asparagus on the paper was such a move – I’m going to be cooking everything like this from now on!
This was such an easy recipe to follow. I’ve never cooked asparagus using this method but it turned out perfectly cooked.
Such a light and fresh way to make the most of asparagus.