Knuspriger Spargel mit Knoblauch und Parmesan

Zutaten

• 2 pounds asparagus (washed, dried and wood ends removed)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (fresh grated, or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese)
• 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 2 teaspoons parsley (finely chopped)
• 1 pinch salt (to taste, about 1/2-3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper)
• 1 pinch pepper

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Lightly grease a baking tray or sheet with non stick cooking oil spray.

2. 2

   Place the trimmed asparagus in a bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and use your hands to evenly coat onto the asparagus.

3. 3

   Transfer the asparagus and breadcrumb mixture onto prepared baking sheet and arrange into one even layer. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the asparagus are just tender.

4. 4

   Broil/grill for 2-3 minutes until breadcrumbs are golden browned and asparagus has reached desired doneness.

5. 5

   Serve warm.