Ingredients

1lbasparagus spearswoody ends trimmed

Cooking spray

salt

pepper

4tbspbutter

1tspgarlicminced

1tbsplemon juicefresh squeezed

2tbspparmesan cheesefreshly grated, to serve

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Arrange asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet. Spray with cooking oil spray; season with salt; and roast in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

While the asparagus is in the oven, heat a small saucepan over medium heat.

Add butter and cook, stirring constantly, until it melts, froths up and turns into a golden in color

To serve, drizzle browned butter over asparagus and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.