It takes 15 minutes to prepare this wonderful dish of fresh vegetables. If you prefer, you can cook the asparagus in a steamer or the microwave to keep it lovely and green. It gains a bit extra taste from the parmesan.
| Prep Time: | 5 mins |
| Cook Time: | 8 mins |
| Total Time: | 13 mins |
| Servings: | 4 |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, tough ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 lemon wedge
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ground white pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place asparagus and water in 8×8 inch microwave-safe dish and cover.
- Heat in microwave on high until tender, 6 to 7 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Preheat the oven’s broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
- Remove asparagus from dish and place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Squeeze lemon wedge into melted butter and drizzle over asparagus.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and ground white pepper over asparagus.
- Place under broiler until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
- Cook’s note:
- Garnish with lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 97 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 5 g |
| Cholesterol | 20 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
By mistake I forgot about the asparagus in the oven but it turned our very crispy and vanished in no time – everyone loved it. I wish I knew how long I cooked it – sorry!
This is delicious! I microwaved for 3 minutes only, then broiled for about 5-6 minutes. Subbed olive oil for the butter. Couldn’t stop eating these!
I wrap asparagus in wax paper and micro 3-4 min. Then put under broiler 3-4 min. I add truffle powder to toooings. Absolutely the easiest and best asparagus I’ve had! Thanks!
My new favorite way to prepare asparagus. Easy and delicious.
Perfect as a veggie side. I chose to add some very thinly sliced filet mignon I had left over and some sliced grape tomatoes on top before placing in the broiler. Made a great one pan main course. Garnish with extra Parma cheese. Thinly sliced cooked chicken would work well; as would any fish or seafood.
I made this with every intention of only eating half, but I ate the whole thing! I even halved the butter AND the Parmesan, still delicious! I’m definitely making this again.
This was delicious! I made it just as the recipe was written. Even my kids ate it. The hint of lemon was the perfect “surprise”.
I believe we have a new favorite way to fix asparagus! This came out perfect. Tender crisp and oh so tasty! This is definitely my new go-to recipe & I will use it often. Thank you.
This was SO good! I eyeballed the measurements, and it was super quick and easy to make. The only change I made was adding a sprinkle of sea salt. This recipe will be going into regular rotation for sure!
A very simple and easy dish to prepare…my husband loved it.
I finally found an asparagus recipe that my family loves! My husband said I could make it every day! That made me so happy!
Great dish, so easy & tasty. Will be making this one many times!