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Tender asparagus dish, baked in parchment with butter and lemon. Ready in 50 minutes, perfect as a light side dish or main course for spring meals.
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Rehan Magic House Recipes
Updated on Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:55:47 GMT
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Tender white asparagus becomes a juicy spring delicacy when baked in parchment paper with butter and lemon. The gentle preparation in the oven preserves the delicate flavors and makes the asparagus particularly flavorful.

Essential Ingredients

  • White asparagus: Uniformly thick
  • Butter: For flavor
  • Lemon: For freshness
  • Sugar: For balance
  • Parsley: For garnish
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Path to Perfect Oven Asparagus

Preparation:
Peel asparagus and remove ends. Prepare parchment paper.
Forming Packets:
Wrap asparagus with butter, lemon, and seasonings.
Cooking and Finishing:
Cook in oven at 180°C. Serve with parsley.

This gentle cooking method is perfect proof that simple methods are often the best.

Creative Variations

With green asparagus. Refined with garlic. Baked with parmesan. With various herbs.

Serving Suggestions

Classic with boiled potatoes. With Hollandaise sauce. With cooked ham. As a light main course.

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Troubleshooting

Too hard: cook longer. Too soft: reduce cooking time. Too dry: add more butter. Unevenly cooked: consider thickness.

Storage

Best served fresh. Can be kept warm briefly. Do not reheat. Do not freeze.

This oven method is an elegant and flavorful way to prepare asparagus. The combination of gentle cooking method and a few high-quality ingredients makes it a special spring delicacy.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ How do I know when the asparagus is done?
The asparagus should be tender-crisp. You can easily insert a fork or knife, but it should still have some firmness and not be too soft.
→ Do I need to peel the asparagus?
Yes, white asparagus must always be peeled as the skin is woody and bitter. Peel from just below the tip to the bottom.
→ Can I prepare this dish ahead of time?
You can peel the asparagus in the morning and store it wrapped in a damp cloth in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
→ Can I use green instead of white asparagus?
Yes, reduce the cooking time by about 10 minutes as green asparagus cooks faster than white varieties.
→ Why crumple the parchment paper?
The crumpled paper prevents the asparagus from having too much contact with the hot surface and protects it while cooking for more even results.

Tender Oven-Baked Asparagus

White asparagus gently baked in parchment paper, enhanced with butter and lemon - a gentle cooking method for full asparagus flavor.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
40 Minutes
Total Time
50 Minutes
By: Reham

Category: Side Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: German

Yield: 2 Servings

Dietary: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

→ Main ingredients

01 500g white asparagus (medium thickness, 1-1.5 cm)
02 40g butter, cut into small pieces
03 ½ lemon, thinly sliced

→ Seasonings & herbs

04 A pinch of sugar to balance flavors
05 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 Sea salt to taste

→ Additional items

07 1 sheet of parchment paper (approximately 16×12 inches)

Instructions

Step 01

Rinse the white asparagus under cool water. Using a vegetable peeler, carefully peel each stalk from just below the tip to the bottom. Trim off the woody ends (about 1 inch from the bottom).

Step 02

Crumple the parchment paper slightly to make it more flexible, then lay it in a baking dish. Arrange the peeled asparagus in a single layer on the paper. Dot with butter pieces, sprinkle with salt and a pinch of sugar, then lay the lemon slices over the top.

Step 03

Fold and crease the parchment paper around the asparagus to create a sealed packet. Bake in a preheated oven at 356°F (180°C) for 25-40 minutes, depending on thickness, until the asparagus is tender but still has a slight bite to it.

Step 04

Carefully open the parchment packet (beware of hot steam!). Transfer the asparagus to serving plates, drizzle with the butter sauce that has formed in the packet, and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.

Notes

  1. Thinner asparagus spears (1-1.5 cm) are particularly tender and have less waste when peeling, making them perfect for this gentle cooking method.

Tools You'll Need

  • Medium-sized baking dish
  • Parchment paper
  • Asparagus or vegetable peeler

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains dairy (butter)

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 202
  • Total Fat: 17 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 12 g
  • Protein: 6 g