Roasted asparagus is one of my favourite vegetable dishes. It’s typically a spring and early summer vegetable in my part of the country but sometimes you can still find some fairly decent local asparagus around at this time of year. I’m currently trying to grow asparagus in my vegetable garden but as it takes 3 years before you can harvest it and mine is only in year 1 right now, I head to my local farmer’s markets for my supplies.
My favorite asparagus recipe comes from a friend of mine and it’s super easy but oh so delicious. You just roast it in the oven or grill it on the BBQ with olive oil and rock sea salt. The key is to use a generous amount of good quality extra virgin olive oil and plenty of rock salt. The salt cooks on the asparagus spears creating a caramelized effect that makes this dish so yummy!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe?
- It is so easy and quick to prepare.
- You don’t need any fancy ingredients, only asparagus, EVOO, and salt.
What Ingredients Do I Need?
- Asparagus – You want the freshest possible asparagus for this recipe. Remove the tough ends.
- Extra virgin olive oil – I recommend using the best quality you can afford as it will stand out in this recipe.
- Rock salt – I prefer rock sea salt but any good flaked salt will do.
How To Make Roasted Asparagus
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
- Prepare the asparagus by washing and drying well. Then break off the tough ends of the stalks.
- Place the asparagus in a roasting dish large enough to fit all the asparagus.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and salt and mix well.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes depending on the size of your asparagus. Make sure not to overcook. Remove them from the oven when you can just pierce the outside with a fork.
Recipe Tips And Tricks For Success
- Make sure that all of the asparagus gets coated well with EVOO.
- Be liberal with the salt.
- Be sure not to overcook the asparagus. You want to remove them from the oven before they are cooked all the way through as they will continue to cook while they are resting.
Storage Tips
Asparagus is best eaten right away but if you find yourself with leftovers you can store them in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Allow them to come to room temperature before eating.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS; Why is my asparagus soggy in the oven? The biggest mistake people make when cooking asparagus in the oven is overcooking it. Be sure to take them out before they are completely cooked. You should just start to be able to pierce them with a fork but not easily go right through. Do you have to parboil asparagus before roasting? No. In fact it's best to cook them from raw if you're roasting in the oven. How do you keep raw asparagus crispy? To keep uncooked asparagus fresh, store them upright in a glass container with about 1-2" of water in the bottom. Cover the asparagas with a plastic bag and keep in the fridge until ready to use them.
The Best Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients
- Asparagus
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Rock sea salt
Instructions
- Clean asparagus and break off the tough ends. Add to a baking pan with a generous amount of good quality extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with rock sea salt and toss to
coat the asparagus evenly.
- Roast in a 425-degree oven for approximately 8-10 minutes. The cooking time will vary depending on how thick your asparagus is. I like to take mine out of the oven a minute or two earlier as it continues to cook even after it's removed from the oven and I prefer it al dente.
- Serve immediately.
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Roasted asparagus looks so delicious! I want to try these and it’s looks so easy to make! Yummy!
I haven’t had asparagus in so long. I usually just steamed it in the part. I’ll have to give this version a try very soon.
We tried grilling asparagus last year but haven’t roasted it. Definitely need to try this 😀
Sometimes, the best dishes come from minimal ingredients that allow the natural flavors to shine. Your use of good quality olive oil and rock salt seems to enhance the taste, making it an irresistible dish.
What an easy and tasty recipe! I’ll definitely try making these roasted asparagus 😍.
I love the taste and texture of roasted asparagus. This looks like a good method for it too!
Roasted anything is my favorite way to serve vegetables. I’ve yet to roast asparagus so I must try this recipe soon.
I have made a similar asparagus dish, but in a pan on the stovetop. I’ll definitely have to give your version a try.
Thank you for this. We love having asparagus. I will have to try this recipe out.
I love this recipe; Asparagus is my favorite veggie. My son not too much.
My mouth is watering just thinking about this recipe! It sounds absolutely delicious!
Roasted asparagus is the best. I thought i had this veggie until my oldest son roasted some for me. It’s so good that way.
Roasted asparagus is the best way to have asparagus, too! I also find that a squeeze of fresh lemon after it’s cooked really elevates the flavor!
I really do love the sound of this. I normally just pop asparagus in the microwave or on a pan. This asparagus recipe sounds great. It’s simple and lets the natural flavour of the asparagus dominate.
I love roasted asparagus. It’s one of my favorite sides. I also sprinkle the asparagus with parmesan cheese. So good.
It looks so good! My family will love this for sure. Thanks!
As a mom, finding delicious yet simple vegetable dishes that my family will enjoy can be a bit of a challenge, but your recipe hit the mark perfectly. The clear instructions and handy tips, like generously using good quality extra virgin olive oil and rock salt, made the preparation a breeze.
I love asparagus! So many great ways to make them! I can’t wait to try your recipe!
I love the simplicity of this recipe! I really enjoy asparagus, and prepared like this, it sounds so fresh and flavorful.
I love asparagus. I think it is so good. I’m going to have to give this a try.
I have not had this vegetable for a long time. This recipe has inspired me to make it.
I have made this before and I absolutely love it. Roasting really brings out the flavour of asparagus!
I need to make this. We all enjoy asparagus here. It’s a delicious side dish.
I’m trying to introduce vegetables to my kids early on and would love to give this roasted asparagus a try. I believe vegetables that are cooked well would make any kid eat them.