Roasted Asparagus with Browned Butter

By therman

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Ingredients

• 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh Meyer lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon grated Meyer lemon rind

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 450°.
2. Place asparagus in a roasting pan; drizzle with oil. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
3. Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat; cook 3 minutes or until lightly browned, shaking pan occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in juice. Drizzle butter mixture over asparagus; toss well to coat. Sprinkle thyme and rind over asparagus.