Roasted Asparagus With Browned Butter

Reminds me of the promise of spring.

• Ready In: 13 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb asparagus spear, trimmed
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1  teaspoon lemon zest, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat over 450 degrees.
2. Place asparagus in a roasting pan; drizzle iwth olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Bake for 8 minutes or until tender-crisp.
3. In the meantime, melt butter and minced garlic in a small skillet over medium-high heat; cook 3 minutes or until lightly browned and foamy, shaking pan occasionally. Do not burn. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice. Drizzle butter mixture over roasted asparagus, toss well to coat. Srinkle lemon zest over asparagus.