Peanut Free Lemon Marinated Asparagus with Fresh Basil
Bright, tangy, and fragrant with fresh herbs, this asparagus dish is the kind of simple vegetable recipe that genuinely steals the show at the table. The spears get seared in olive oil until they're golden in spots and perfectly tender, then bathed in a lemon-honey marinade that soaks right in as they rest. That 15-minute marinating step is the secret — it transforms a straightforward skillet vegetable into something that tastes like it came from a restaurant. A shower of torn fresh basil at the end adds a pop of color and an herby lift that ties everything together beautifully. Every ingredient here is clean and naturally free from peanuts or any nut-based oils, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. It works just as well as a weeknight side as it does on a dinner party spread alongside grilled fish or roasted chicken.
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4 servings
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, woody ends trimmed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the marinade
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp raw honey
- ¼ tsp sea salt
For serving
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn or thinly sliced
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, 1 tbsp olive oil, raw honey, and 1/4 tsp sea salt until the honey is fully dissolved. Set the marinade aside.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the asparagus in a single layer, season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, and cook, turning with tongs every 2 minutes, until the spears are bright green, tender, and lightly golden in spots, about 6–8 minutes total.
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