Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
Crispy Roasted Asparagus
- Prep time
- 10 minutes PT10M
- Cook time
- 5–7 minutes PT7M
- Yield
- 6–8 servings
- Difficulty
This simple, savory side brings both tantalizing flavor and texture to the table with a cheesy crumb coating.
Ingredients
- ½ cup breadcrumbs, toasted½ cup breadcrumbs, toasted ½ cup breadcrumbs, toasted
- ½ cup grated Parmesan½ cup grated Parmesan ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons chopped thyme2 tablespoons chopped thyme 2 tablespoons chopped thyme
- 1 lemon, zested1 lemon, zested 1 lemon, zested
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed2 pounds asparagus, trimmed 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Preparation
Heat oven to 400°F.
Mix together all ingredients except asparagus and butter. Toss the asparagus in the melted butter to coat, then toss with about ¾ of the breadcrumb mixture. Lay on a lined baking sheet in a single layer and top with remaining breadcrumb mixture.
Roast in oven for 5–7 minutes, or until asparagus is just tender and breadcrumbs are browned. Serve immediately.