Tender-crisp roasted asparagus with a buttery, garlicky dijon dill sauce is a flavorful side dish that's easy to make in just 15 minutes and great for spring. (gluten-free)
Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables, right there behind brussels sprouts. Not only is asparagus full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, it's also a source of prebiotic fiber to help keep the good bacteria in your gut healthy. Oh, and it's so easy to prepare! While I enjoy basic roasted asparagus, it's fun to jazz it up sometimes with a creamy, herby sauce like my dijon dill sauce.
Why You'll Love Asparagus with Dijon Dill Sauce
In this easy-but-fancy side dish, asparagus are roasted in a hot oven for a short time to keep them gorgeously green and tender-crisp. (There's nothing worse than mushy asparagus.) A simple dijon sauce with lemon and dill takes this asparagus dish to a whole new level. It's deliciously rich and buttery, with just a tangy pop from the dijon and lemon, while dill adds a nice herby freshness. It's quick and easy to make and perfect for spring, when asparagus are at their peak.
The Ingredients
- Asparagus - Look for stalks that are bright green, firm, and have snappy tops. You don't want any soggy looking heads!
- Salt, pepper and olive oil - Essentials for roasting any veggie.
- Butter - I always use salted butter.
- Garlic - Fresh is best!
- Dijon mustard
- Lemon juice
- Fresh dill
How To Make It
Roast The Asparagus
- Spread the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and freshly cracked pepper. Give the baking sheet a little shake to distribute the oil over the asparagus.
- Roast under the broiler (on high) until bright green and just starting to blister, about 5 to 7 minutes. Watch carefully so they don't burn!
Make The Dijon Dill Sauce
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan on low heat.
- Add the garlic and cook for about a minute.
- Whisk in the dijon, lemon juice and dill. Cook over low heat until slightly thickened and warmed through.
- Spoon on top of roasted asparagus.
Recipe Tips and Variations
- Skinnier asparagus will take less time to cook than thicker asparagus.
- I love how tangy the dijon makes this sauce. If you want a less strong dijon taste, add an extra tablespoon of butter, or reduce the dijon to 1 tablespoon.
- The sauce can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for a day or two in an airtight container. Heat it gently on the stove before serving.
- If cooked too long, the sauce may appear to separate. Just give it another stir to combine it again.
Love Asparagus? Try These Other Delicious Asparagus Recipes!
- Easy Oven Broiled Asparagus
- Snap Pea Asparagus Pizza with Arugula and Burrata
- Lemon Asparagus Fish En Papillote
- Easy Asparagus Omelet with Goat Cheese
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PrintEasy Roasted Asparagus with Dijon Dill Sauce
Tender-crisp roasted asparagus with a buttery, garlicky dijon dill sauce is a flavorful side dish that's easy to make in just 15 minutes and great for spring. (gluten-free)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: side dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 lb asparagus, woody ends trimmed
- coarse sea salt
- freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp chopped fresh dill (or ½ tsp dried)
Instructions
- Turn oven to broil.
- Place a asparagus on a baking sheet in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Give the pan a shake to distribute the oil.
- Broil 5-7 minutes or until bright green and ends are just starting to char. Watch carefully so it doesn't burn.
- Heat butter in a small saucepan. Add garlic and cook over low heat for 1 minute.
- Whisk in dijon, lemon juice and dill. Cook until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
- Plate asparagus and top with dijon sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Skinnier asparagus will take less time to cook than thicker asparagus.
- I love how tangy the dijon makes this sauce. If you want a less strong dijon taste, add an extra tablespoon of butter, or reduce the dijon to 1 tablespoon.
- The sauce can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for a day or two in an airtight container. Heat it gently on the stove before serving.
- If cooked too long, the sauce may appear to separate. Just give it another stir to combine it again.
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sprint2thetable says
I love that egg with this! And the fact that you blanched the asparagus so perfectly. I need to get better about using that method. It's the perfect way to barely cook these bright, spring veggies.
Kaleigh says
Thanks Laura!