Roasted Asparagus With Dijon-Lemon Sauce

Name: Roasted Asparagus With Dijon-Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs asparagus spears, trimmed; 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Submitted by GibbyLou

"From Cooking Light September 2007. We really enjoyed the sauce. I still cooked it about 12 minutes even with more than a layer of asparagus in the pan."

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 lbs asparagus spears, trimmed
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
¹⁄₂ teaspoon kosher salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¹⁄₂ teaspoon Dijon mustard
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

directions

Preheat oven to 425°.
Combine asparagus, 2 teaspoons olive oil, salt, and garlic in a large bowl, tossing well to coat. Arrange asparagus mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 12 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Combine remaining 2 teaspoons oil, rind, juice, mustard, and pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Arrange asparagus on a platter; drizzle juice mixture over asparagus. Sprinkle with parsley.