Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Cardamom Sauce

Roasted asparagus on a sheet pan topped with a bright yellow lemon cardamom sauce and black sesame seeds.

5 from 1 vote

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Cardamom Sauce

Perfectly-roasted asparagus is topped with a buttery lemon cardamom sauce for a side dish that is easy enough for a weeknight but impressive enough for company!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Amber Goulden

Ingredients

For the asparagus:

2 bunches asparagus ends trimmed
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Black sesame seeds for garnish

For the Lemon Cardamom Sauce

1/4 cup mayo
4 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice about 1 small lemon
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 F.
Place asparagus in a single layer on a rimmed sheet pan and toss with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook for 25 minutes, until asparagus is browned.
Add all of the ingredients for the sauce to a small bowl and whisk thoroughly to combine until no lumps remain.*
Pour the sauce over the asparagus, then garnish with black sesame seeds and serve!

Notes

For a smoother sauce you can blend all ingredients with a blender or by hand with an immersion blender.

Nutrition