Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Browned Butter

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Ingredients

• 40 asparagus spear, trimmed (about 2 lbs.)
• Cooking spray
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 2 tsp. soy sauce
• 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
• Crackled black pepper (optional)
• Grated lemon rind (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Arrange asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet; coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes or until tender.

Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat; cook 3 minutes or until lightly browned, shaking pan occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. Drizzle over asparagus, tossing well to coat. Garnish with cracked pepper and rind, if desired.