Asparagus with panko crumbs

By gstark

Ingredients

• 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 1/2 lemon, juiced and zested
• Garnish: 1/2 lemon, cut into wedges

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from marthastewart.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet, and drizzle with oil. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast until tender, 18 to 20 minutes, then transfer to a platter.

Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add panko, and cook, stirring frequently, until deep golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in lemon juice and zest. Season with salt.

Top asparagus with breadcrumbs, and garnish with lemon.