Lemon and Rosemary Asparagus

Ingredients 

• 1 pound asparagus
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• salt and pepper
• 2 teaspoons cold butter, cut into pieces

Directions

1. Snap off the coarse ends of the asparagus. Place asparagus in a bowl of cold water and soak for 30 minutes.
2. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook for 2-3 minutes, until tender but firm. Drain, rinse under cold water, and pat dry.
3. In a bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients except butter. Add asparagus.
4. Transfer mixture to a baking sheet, spacing out asparagus evenly. Top with pieces of butter and bake for 5-7 minutes, until roasted and tender. 
5. Serve as a side dish.

Recipe taken from Cuisinez Avec Maria Loggia