Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Lay the asparagus in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.

Mix the olive oil, lemon zest, and garlic together. Drizzle asparagus with the olive oil. Using your fingers, gently roll the asparagus to evenly coat with the oil. Sprinkle the asparagus with salt and pepper. Again, lightly roll the asparagus so the salt and pepper gets evenly distributed.

Bake for 8-12 minutes, checking often the last one to two minutes of baking, until the asparagus is tender when pierced with a fork. Serve immediately. Serves 8.