Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Lemon Lovers' Asparagus Recipe at Cooking.com



Active Time:  10 Minutes
Total Time:  25 Minutes
Yield:  4 servings

Roast whole slices of lemon along with the asparagus for a beautiful look and sparkling, bright taste. Great with seafood, especially salmon or scallops.

RECIPE INGREDIENTS
2 bunches asparagus, tough ends trimmed
2 lemons, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano (1 teaspoon dried)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Toss asparagus, lemon slices, oil, oregano, salt and pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast, shaking the pan occasionally to toss, until the asparagus is tender-crisp, 13 to 15 minutes.

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