This Sauteed Lemon Rosemary Asparagus is simple and easy to sauté on the stove! My version brings out the natural flavor with Rosemary and Lemon. This yummy side dish is perfect for everything from a weeknight dinner to a dinner party.
Serve this with Blackened Salmon and Herb-and-Garlic Roasted Potatoes for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Rosemary Asparagus Sauteed Recipe
This Rosemary Asparagus recipe is the best sauteed asparagus recipe made with simple, easy-to-find ingredients like lemon, rosemary, and garlic. This simple and healthy side dish is cooked stovetop and can be on the table in just 15 minutes. My whole family loves asparagus, and this is one I make for the family again and again.
Rosemary Asparagus is a perfect side dish. Asparagus is a spring vegetable, but this is a dish I make year-round. I start with beautiful fresh asparagus and rosemary from my garden. I try to find the thinner asparagus because I think it tastes and looks better. Next, I heat up a pan to medium heat. I add the olive oil, rosemary, and asparagus to the pan. I stir mine well and put a lid on it to get some steam action. The finished product is so flavorful and easy to make!
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Why You'll Love this Rosemary Asparagus Sauteed Recipe...
- Sauteed Rosemary Asparagus is an easy, healthy way to cook asparagus. This is one of my favorite vegetables.
- The lemon, rosemary, and garlic pair perfectly with the asparagus.
- This is a great stovetop side dish to make.
- It tastes great with so many dishes.
- It's healthy and good for you! It's low in calories and high in fiber.
Ingredients:
Here's an overview of what you'll need to make this Rosemary Asparagus Sauteed Recipe, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.
- Asparagus: You'll need a bundle of asparagus. If you can find it at the grocery store, the smaller spears have a better flavor. Asparagus can be found year-round, but has the best flavor in spring to early summer. To prepare the asparagus, you will need to watch it and remove the tough woody end. To figure out where that is, take the stalk and bend it. It will naturally break off the woody section, leaving you with the tender part. From there, you can line up the rest of your bunch and cut them all evenly.
- Olive Oil: I like to use a really good high-quality olive oil; I like this one.
- Rosemary: Rosemary is a fabulous earthy flavor that pairs perfectly with the asparagus. I use fresh asparagus from my garden, but you can use store-bought or dried.
- Lemon: Brightens the flavor of the asparagus. If you really love lemon, feel free to use some lemon zest too.
- Garlic: Fresh cloves garlic adds a lovely kick.
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions:
This is an overview of the instructions for this Rosemary Asparagus Sauteed Recipe, but the full, detailed, printable recipe is below in the recipe card.
- Add olive oil to a sauté pan (with a cover) and heat to medium heat.
- Add the asparagus, rosemary, salt, and pepper to the pan and sauté.
- Cover and allow to cook for about 6-7 minutes, depending on the thickness of the asparagus. Remove the lid and stir occasionally. Asparagus cooks quickly.
- Make a hole in the middle of the pan and add the garlic. Sauté until just starting to become fragrant (about 20 seconds). Reduce the heat to low, then mix the garlic and asparagus together, and squeeze the lemon juice over the dish. Cook for an additional minute or until desired crispness. You want it to be tender-crisp. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Garnish with additional lemon and rosemary. Serve immediately.
Variations
I love this Rosemary Asparagus Sauteed Recipe as written, but here are some fun variations.
- Make it Cheesy: Add some grated parmesan cheese before serving.
- Make it Nutty: Add some pine nuts to the pan with the garlic.
- Mix up the Herbs: If you don't like plain rosemary or don't have fresh rosemary, try using Herbs de Provence or an Italian Spice Mix.
- Make it Mini: Cut the asparagus into bite-sized pieces and prepare it the same way.
- Make it Richer: Use butter instead of olive oil.
FAQ
Storage & Leftovers
Store any leftover sautéed asparagus in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freezing
You can freeze this after preparing it and keep it in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.
Do rosemary and asparagus go together?
Rosemary and asparagus go well together. Rosemary's earthy and pine-like scent complements the natural flavor of asparagus.
What's the best way to sauté asparagus?
Asparagus is easy to sauté in olive oil. Just sauté it in olive oil over medium heat for about 7 minutes until tender.
Rosemary Asparagus Sauteed Recipe
This Rosemary Asparagus is the perfect Sauteed Asparagus for any busy weeknight! I love how simple and flavorful this is. I've been making this recipe for years and years, and it's a classic. In fact, this is one of the original recipes I published on Running in a Skirt in 2015! This is one that stands the test of time. Serve it with chicken, beef, pork, steak, fish, or seafood. Here are some ideas to turn it into a meal.
Serve it With:
- Lemon Butter Flounder
- Parmescan Crusted Cod
- Blackened Shrimp
- Blackened Cod
- Lemon Butter Grouper
- Broiled Bay Scallops
- Blackened Swordfish
- Pesto Salmon
- Crab Stuffed Shrimp
- Everything Bagel Salmon
- Three Cheese Portobello Mushroom
More Asparagus Recipes to Try:
More Healthy Asparagus Recipes:
- Grilled Asparagus in Foil
- Garlic Parmesan Oven Roast Asparagus
- Cheesy Asparagus Casserole
- Chilled Asparagus Salad with Feta
- Asparagus and Tomato Salad with Feta
- Asparagus Pasta with Tomato and Pine Nuts
- Easy Pesto Tortellini Salad with Asparagus
If you make this Rosemary Asparagus Sauteed Recipe, I’d love to hear what you think! Leave a comment and a star rating ★ below. Make sure to follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook too!
Lemon Rosemary Asparagus
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bunch asparagus, 1 pound, woody ends removed
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced rosemary, approx. 6 inch sprig
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 2 cloves
- 1 small lemon, squeezed (or half of a large one)
- garnish: lemon slices and rosemary sprig
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a sauté pan (with a cover) and heat to medium heat.
- Add the asparagus, rosemary, salt, and pepper to the pan and sauté.
- Cover and allow to cook for about 6-7 minutes, depending on the thickness of the asparagus. Remove the lid and stir occasionally.
- Make a hole in the middle of the pan and add the garlic. Sauté until just starting to become fragrant (about 20 seconds.) Reduce the heat to low and mix together the garlic and asparagus, and squeeze the lemon over the dish. Cook for an additional minute or until desired crispness. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Garnish with additional lemon and rosemary. Serve immediately.
Notes
Storage & Leftovers
Freezing
You can freeze this after preparing it and keep it in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.Nutrition
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Miz Helen says
I just love the combination of seasons for this awesome Rosemary Asparagus. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with Full Plate Thursday, I just pinned this recipe it looks so good! Hope you are having a great week and come back soon!
Miz Helen
JulieWunder says
Thank you so much for the pin! That means a lot to me!
Beth says
I LOVE asparagus with lemon! So fresh--perfect not only for spring, but also warm summer days when you want a side dish that's crisp and vibrant. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Beth! Perfect for the summer. Thanks for stopping by today.
Rachel says
Love asparagus!
Tina muir says
What a delicious combination Julie! I love that! Mmmm I bet this is perfect for a summers day cookout! Thanks for linking up 🙂
JulieWunder says
Thanks Tina!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
I can pretty much guarantee I am going to love it...I usually roast my asparagus and then add lemon juice over the top so my family is bound to love your recipe too! 🙂 Hope you had a great weekend! Thanks for sharing this with us over at #FoodieFriDIY!
JulieWunder says
Thanks! I hope you had a good weekend too.
Eva says
Asparagus is one of my most favorite side dishes. Especially when company is coming over. It looks so sophisticated.
JulieWunder says
I totally agree!! Looks so fancy 🙂
Farrah says
Yay for asparagus! I only recently started eating more asparagus again (not for any conscious reason; I just never knew how to prepare em', haha). I've never tried rosemary with it though! *-*
JulieWunder says
Glad you got back into it. It's one of my favs 🙂
Sarah says
This sounds so fresh and delicious! Not sure I have ever tried rosemary and asparagus together. My oldest and I love asparagus and I have rosemary growing in the garden so I will have to try it!
JulieWunder says
It's a dream combo in my world! Thanks for stopping by today!
Beverley @ sweaty&fit says
Fresh rosemary looks so much better! I always go with the pre dried flakes and its never that great.
JulieWunder says
I love fresh herbs. I grow them in the summer, so this time of year is so much easier to do it! I sometimes have to used dried in the winter too 🙂
Jamie says
Yes! I've been so excited for this recipe!! I will be making it for my BBQ on Saturday!! I love when asparagus is crispy, but it's one of my favorite veggies so I will it eat pretty much in any way shape or form. Haha. I usually make a quinoa and brussel sprouts salad which is a great side dish for any event in my mind! Hope you have a great Thursday!!
Jess @hellotofit says
I usually just saute asparagus with olive oil, salt and pepper, but adding lemon and rosemary sounds delish!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Jess! It's a yummy combo. And I always have rosemary and lemon on hand!
Annmarie says
LOVE asparagus with lemon but never thought to add rosemary, genius! Thanks so much for linking up tomorrow 🙂
JulieWunder says
Rosemary works so well with asparagus in my opinion! I hope you like it!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
I love roasted asparagus but can't decide whether I like thick or thin better. I use a lemon flavored olive oil-yum!
JulieWunder says
I neeed some of that! YUM!
jill conyers says
Oh I love asparagus. The flavor combination of lemon and rosemary sounds wonderful!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Jill! I think the lemon just brightens it up!
Blane Sherer says
I often eat asparagas so I will give this a try.
As for the short week : no short week for me; I worked Monday as usual. I often have to work Holidays. I'm used to it.
JulieWunder says
I totally understand! Hope you have a nice weekend.