Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Brown Butter Sauce​

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Serves 6​
Ingredients

• 2lbs asparagus spears (trim or peel any stalks that seem tough)
• 1tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄4teaspoon salt (I use kosher salt)
• 1⁄8teaspoon black pepper
• 2tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2teaspoons soy sauce
• 1teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Preparation

1. Arrange asparagus in a single layer on baking sheet; toss to coat with olive oil.
2. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Bake at 400 degrees for approximately 12 minutes or until tender.
4. Just before asparagus is done, melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat; cook for 3 minutes or until lightly browned, shaking pan occasionally.
5. Do not burn the butter or let it get too brown, should be golden brown.
6. Remove from heat; stir in soy sauce, and vinegar.
7. Drizzle over asparagus, tossing well to coat.
8. Serve immediately.