Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Browned Butter

Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Browned Butter

This recipe is from Cooking Light and not only is it quick and easy, the Asparagus cooks perfectly.
Course Side Dish
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs. asparagus spears trimmed
  • olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • grated lemon rind

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°.      
  • Arrange asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with olive oil.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Bake at 400° for 12 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat; 3 minutes or until lightly browned, skiing the pan continually.
  • Remove from heat; stir in soy sauce and vinegar.
  • Drizzle over asparagus, tossing to coat.  Garnish with cracked pepper and grated lemon rind.

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