A butter-enriched balsamic reduction sauce brings out the best in asparagus.
Ingredients
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tsp Sugar
1 tsp Unsalted Butter
1 1/2 lbs Asparagus, trimmed
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp Black Pepper
2 tsp Grated fresh lemon zest
Directions
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Combine the vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and swirl in the butter until melted; reserve.
Toss the asparagus, oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Arrange in a single layer on a large nonstick baking sheet. Set in the center of the oven and roast until asparagus is crisp tender, shaking pan occasionally, 9-10 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle with balsamic mixture.
