Asparagus with Meyer Lemon Breadcrumbs

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Sides

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 cup panko
  • 1 tsp chopped thyme
  • 3 tbsp. grated pecorino
  • 2 tbsp. chopped chives
  • 2 tsp Meyer lemon zest
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 lbs. asparagus, trimmed
  • 2 tbsp. butter

Directions

  1. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add panko and chopped thyme and cook, stirring, until browned, 3-6 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in pecorino, chives and lemon zest; season with salt and pepper and set aside. Cook asparagus in salted boiling water until crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes. Drain and toss with butter and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Transfer to a platter and top with the panko mixture.

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