Monday, March 19, 2012

lemon roasted asparagus

fresh lemony asparagus with a crunch.
perfection :)

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
1/2 lemon, juiced and zested
garnish: 1/2 lemon, cut into wedges

(thank you martha!)

directions

1. 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.



2. 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.


3. top asparagus with breadcrumbs, and garnish with lemon.


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