Keto Pan-Roasted Asparaugs

keto pan roasted asparagus with lemon on a black plate

5 from 3 votes

Bright green, crisp, and with a hint of lemon, this Keto Pan-Roasted Asparagus recipe is a tasty addition to any meal. With just 2 net carbs per serving, it's a keto win!

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: asparagus with lemon and garlic, keto pan-roasted asparagus, keto side dish, low-carb asparagus, one-skillet asparagus

Servings: servings

Calories: 60kcal

Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

1 pound asparagus cleaned and trimmed (see blog notes)
1/2 lemon
2 cloves garlic sliced thin
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Trim and wash the asparagus. See blog notes for detailed instructions on how to do this.
Put the trimmed and washed asparagus into a skillet. Add enough water to barely cover the bottom of the skillet, and add 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 cloves of thinly sliced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Turn the heat on high and cook the asparagus, turning it frequently, to cook. When the water has evaporated, turn the heat down and put the lemon, flesh side down, into the skillet to caramelize.
Cook for an addition 1-2 minutes or until the asparagus is crisp-tender and the lemon is golden brown on the flesh side.
Serve with a squeeze of the lemon.

Notes

Recipe Card Tips

Snap the woody ends off by hand instead of cutting them. Asparagus breaks naturally right where the tough part ends.
Buy stalks that are roughly the same thickness. Mixed sizes in one batch cook unevenly.
Pull the asparagus off the heat the moment it's crisp-tender. Residual heat keeps cooking it even after it's off the burner.

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