Mediterranean Roasted Lemon Asparagus

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Mediterranean Roasted Lemon Asparagus

 

1 pound asparagus, cleaned and ends trimmed

1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

1 teaspoon mashed capers

salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste

 

Preheat oven broiler and toss asparagus with olive oil. Arrange in a single

layer on a rimmed baking sheet and broil for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring every 2

to 3 minutes. The asparagus should be crisp and browned and slightly softened

but not mushy.

While asparagus cooks, mix together lemon juice, lemon zest and mashed capers in

a large bowl. Add asparagus, toss until well coated and season to taste with

salt and pepper.

Serve hot as a side dish, or either chilled or room temperature for an

appetizer.