Yield: 6 servings
Browned Butter Roasted Asparagus
Perfectly roasted asparagus drizzled with a nutty browned butter sauce is an elegant side dish for steak or seafood and requires only 12 minutes baking time!
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Total Time
17 minutes
Ingredients
- 30-40 medium size asparagus spears, trimmed
- 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons browned butter (directions follow)
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rinse and dry asparagus; break off tough end of stems.
- Place asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and bake for 12 minutes.
- Slowly melt butter in a heavy saucepan, stirring often. Continue cooking about 3 minutes until butter turns a nice golden brown with a few flecks. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Remove butter from heat and stir in the soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. Drizzle over the roasted asparagus and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 89Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 319mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 3g