Roasted Asparagus With Fresh Strawberries - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, chopped (applewood-smoked)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon orange marmalade
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
30 asparagus spears, tough ends removed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 (16 ounce) container fresh strawberries, sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 2 1/2 cups)
6 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled (the type with peppercorns in it)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground

Preparation

In a medium skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon from skillet, and drain on paper towels. Drain bacon grease from skillet. (Do not wipe skillet out.).
Add 1/4 cup olive oil and marmalade to skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon until marmalade is melted, loosening brown bits from bottom of skillet while stirring. Remove from heat, and stir in vinegar. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 425\u00b0. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Spread asparagus in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle asparagus with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, tossing gently to coat. Sprinkle evenly with salt.
Bake until asparagus is barely tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Place asparagus on a large platter, or divide evenly among 6 salad plates.
Stir strawberries into marmalade mixture, tossing to coat. Spoon strawberry mixture evenly over asparagus.
Top evenly with bacon, feta cheese, and pepper. Serve immediately.