Elegant Side-Dish: Lemon Roasted Asparagus

Lemon Roasted Asparagus with Brown Butter & Capers

This elegant side dish compliments nearly every entrée. You can use fresh or frozen asparagus and get the same delicious results.  The best part is it only takes minutes to prepare.

2 tablespoons olive oil

Juice of half a lemon

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

12 ounces asparagus, trimmed, or frozen

Pepper to taste

3 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons capers, drained

In a zip lock bag, combine the olive oil, lemon juice and vinegar.  Add the asparagus to the bag and coat with the mixture.  Spread the asparagus on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and sprinkle the asparagus with ground pepper. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes. While the asparagus is roasting, melt the butter in a small sauce pan until it is sizzling and stir in the capers.  Remove the asparagus from the oven and arrange it on a serving platter.  Pour the brown butter sauce over the asparagus.  Serve warm.  Serves 6.