Roasted Asparagus Side Dish

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch of thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 5cm pieces.
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp. l. olive oil
• 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest, for serving

Preparation:

1. In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until softened, about 1 minute. Add the asparagus, 1 teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of black pepper.
2. Cook the asparagus, stirring occasionally, until tender but still bright green, about 4 minutes. Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter and sprinkle with lemon zest.