ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON BROWN BUTTER

By jarren

Ingredients

• 1 BUNCH ASPARAGUS 1
• 1 TBSP OLIVE OIL 15ML
• 1 TSP SALT 5ML
• FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER
• 3 TBSP BUTTLER 45ML
• 1 TBSP FRESHLY SQUEEZED LEMON JUICE 15ML

Preparation

Step 1

PREHEAT OVEN TO 450F (230F). LINE A BAKING SHEET WITH PARCHMENT PAPER SNAP OFF THE THOUGH ENDS OF THE ASPARAGUS WHERE THEY NATURALLY BREAK. TOSS ASPARAGUS WITH OIL AND SPREAD IN A SINGLE LAYER ON PREPARED BAKING SHEET. SEASON WITH SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE. ROAST FOR 5 TO 10 MINUTES DEPENDING ON THE THICKNESS OF THE ASPARAGUS, UNTIL JUST TENDER.

MEANWHILE, IN A SMALL SKILLET, MELT BUTTER OVER MEDIUM HEAT. COOK, STIRRING FREQUENTLY, UNTIL IT FOAMS AND BEGINS TO TURN DEEP GOLDEN, ABOUT 3 MINUTES. REMOVE FROM HEAT AND STIR IN LEMON JUICE. SERVE ASPARAGUS TOPPED WITH BROWNED BUTTER.