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Lemony Asparagus Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 pounds asparagus, trimmed

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

½ cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)

½ lemon, juiced and zested

Garnish: 1/2 lemon, cut into wedges
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet, and drizzle with oil. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast until tender, 18 to 20 minutes, then transfer to a platter.

Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add panko, and cook, stirring frequently, until deep golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in lemon juice and zest. Season with salt.

Top asparagus with breadcrumbs, and garnish with lemon.

 

 

 

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