Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Browned Butter

5 from 1 vote

Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Browned Butter

Tender crisp asparagus spears roasted in the oven and covered with a browned butter balsamic sauce is bursting with flavor and makes a great side dish to any of your favorite proteins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Balsamic Browned Butter, Roasted Asparagus, Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 98kcal

Author Shelby Law Ruttan

Equipment

Ingredients

2 pounds asparagus spears , trimmed
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400° F.
Arrange asparagus in a single layer on sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Roast asparagus for 7 minutes, shaking the tray halfway thru to rotate spears, or until tender.
Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat, cook for 3 minutes or until lightly browned, shaking pan occasionally.
Remove skillet from heat and carefully stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter and drizzle the balsamic. Drizzle over the asparagus, tossing well to coat.

Notes

How To Prepare Asparagus

Snap off the woody ends. Start by holding the asparagus spear with both hands near the end of the stalk.
Bend the stalk. Fresh asparagus will snap in half where the woody part ends. If the asparagus is not fresh, it will bend but not break easily.
Wash the asparagus spears and proceed with the recipe.

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