Roasted Asparagus with Sage Brown Butter

Side Dishes

Serves
4

Ingredients

2 pounds thin asparagus, ends trimmed
2 teaspoons olive oil
Salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
30 sage leaves
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 shredded lemon, zest of
parmigiano-reggiano cheese, for shaving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450°. Toss the asparagus with
the olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Spread on a
baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 5 minutes,
or until the spears are just tender when pierced with
a knife.

In a small skillet, melt the butter over moderately
low heat. Add the sage leaves and cook, stirring often,
until the butter is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Transfer the asparagus to a warmed platter and spoon
the sage-lemon butter on top. Garnish with the lemon
zest, top with shavings of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
and serve.