Baked Asparagus with Balsamic Butter Sauce

I made this side dish to go with the Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi, since the magazine recommended asparagus as a side dish. It was good, but the sauce would be better if it was reduced so it would be thicker on the asparagus.

Baked Asparagus with Balsamic Butter Sauce
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"This is a simple and delicious side dish. Fresh asparagus is baked until tender, and dressed with a blend of butter, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar."

Prep Time: 10 Min
Cook Time: 12 Min
Ready In: 25 Min
Yield 4 servings

1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
cooking spray
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2. Arrange the asparagus on a baking sheet. Coat with cooking spray, and season with salt and pepper.

3. Bake asparagus 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender.

4. 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.

Nutritional Information:
Calories: 77 | Total Fat: 5.9g | Cholesterol: 15mg