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Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Browned Butter

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

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs. asparagus spears trimmed
  • olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • grated lemon rind

Method
 

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