Asparagus with Balsamic Butter

Since you all know I’m a balsamic freak, the fact that I love this recipe should come as no surprise. Even if you’re not a balsamic vinegar addict, you will love this recipe for it’s simplicity.

If you don’t have a good quality cooking spray, I would recommend drizzling with olive oil instead, because the butter flavor in the recipe doesn’t come from those nasty “butter-flavored” cooking sprays. Ick.

Recipe courtesy of allrecipes.com.

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Asparagus with Balsamic Butter

Servings: 4 servings

Author: The Gourmet Housewife

Ingredients

• 1 bunch fresh asparagus trimmed
• cooking spray or extra-virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Arrange the asparagus on a baking sheet. Coat with cooking spray (or drizzle with olive oil), and season with salt and pepper.
• Bake asparagus 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat, and stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. Pour over the baked asparagus to serve.