Steamed Asparagus With Warm Goat Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 lb asparagus
• trimmed
• 5 ounze log fresh goat cheese
• all-purpose flour
• 14 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt (to taste)
• lemon wedge (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Place a steamer basket in a large pot with 1 inch water.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Add asparagus, cover, and cook until crisp tender, about 2-6 minutes.
4. Immediately remove asparagus to an ice bath, allowing to chill for several minutes, then drain and pat dry with paper towels.
5. Meanwhile, slice goat cheese into 4 discs; dredge in flour, then in panko crumbs.
6. Freeze for 15 minutes.
7. In a medium nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
8. Add cheese discs; cook until browned, about 1 minute per side.
9. Season asparagus with salt and serve with cheese discs and lemon wedges.