Roasted Asparagus With Balsamic-Shallot Butter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
2 lbs asparagus spears
cooking spray

Preparation

Combine shallots, butter, vinegar, thyme salt and rind, stirring well with a whisk.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Snap off woody ends of asparagus.
Arrange spears in a single layer on a shallow baking pan coated with cooking spray.
Cover with foil and bake for 5 minutes.
Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes or until asparagus is crisp tender.
Pour butter mixture over asparagus, tossing gently to coat.
Serve immediately.