makes 2-3 servings
3 slices bacon
1 pound asparagus, woody ends trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
freshly cracked black pepper
fine sea salt
2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
1. Cook the bacon in a heavy skillet over medium heat until crisp and browned. Blot on a paper towel, crumble, and set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
3. Place the asparagus in a single layer atop the prepped baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and gently roll the asparagus to evenly coat the asparagus spears. Season generously with salt and pepper.
4. Roast the asparagus in the oven for 5-7 minutes. Place the asparagus on a serving platter in a single layer. Top with the crumbled goat cheese, then bacon, then drizzle with lemon juice, and sprinkle with lemon zest. Serve immediately.