Balsamic-Browned Butter Asparagus

Ingredients

• 4 pounds asparagus fresh
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 
• 0.3 cup butter 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin 
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 0.3 teaspoon cracked pepper black
• 4 teaspoons lite soy sauce 

Equipment

• frying pan
• oven

Directions

1. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus.
2. Arrange asparagus evenly on a lightly greased 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.
3. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat.
4. Bake asparagus at 400 for 15 minutes or just until tender.
5. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or until butter is lightly browned.
6. Remove from heat; stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar.
7. Drizzle over asparagus, tossing to coat.
8. Serve immediately.