Name: 5-Ingredient Garlic Roasted Asparagus
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic; 1.25 pounds asparagus; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 0.5 tsp salt; black pepper

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5-Ingredient Garlic Roasted Asparagus

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Ingredients

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Crush and finely mince the garlic.

Trim the rough ends from the asparagus spears, and arrange on the baking sheet.

Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and minced garlic.

Roast on middle rack of oven until the garlic is fragrant, and asparagus is crisp-tender, 10-12 minutes.

Check to see that asparagus is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Dry Your Asparagus Thoroughly 💧
Pat asparagus completely dry with paper towels before tossing with oil—moisture prevents proper browning and creates steam instead of a golden, caramelized exterior.
Slice Garlic Thin, Not Minced 🧄
Use thin garlic slices instead of minced garlic to prevent burning; slices toast evenly and develop sweet, nutty notes while whole pieces won't scorch as easily.
Arrange in Single Layer 📐
Spread asparagus in a single layer with no overlapping to ensure even heat exposure and allow all pieces to achieve consistent caramelization on all sides.
High Heat & High Oven Temperature 🔥
Roast at 425-450°F for just 12-15 minutes to achieve tender-crisp texture with caramelized tips; this quick, hot method locks in freshness and develops deep flavor.
Season After Roasting 🧂
Add finishing salt and freshly cracked pepper after roasting rather than before to preserve their bright flavors and prevent them from burning in the high heat.