Roast Asparagus With Garlic And Capers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 ounces asparagus
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large garlic clove, sliced thinly
1 tablespoon capers in brine, rinsed and drained
1/2 orange, juice of, only
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 400\u00b0F
Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the asparagus and boil for 2 minutes until crisp, but beginning to go tender.
Drain and refresh under cold water. Dry on kitchen paper.
Pour the oil into a shallow roasting tin and roll the asparagus in it to coat.
Scatter over the garlic slivers and capers and roast for 8-10 minutes until the asparargus is tinged brown and cooked through - test by inserting a knife in a few spears.
Sprinkle with orange juice, season and serve warm.