ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH SEA SALT AND PARMESAN

Roasted Asparagus with Sea Salt and Parmesan image

Roasted asparagus makes a simple yet elegant side dish on any holiday table, but is just as easy and delicious for a weeknight family meal!

Provided by Diamond Crystal Salt

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Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal® Coarse Sea Salt
1 lemon, finely zested and juiced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Place asparagus pieces in large bowl. Add Parmesan cheese, butter, garlic, black pepper, Diamond Crystal® Coarse Sea Salt, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Toss to coat evenly.
Transfer asparagus to baking dish in a single layer. Bake until asparagus is tender and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 30.1 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 541.8 mg, Sugar 2.1 g