1¼ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 pound fairly thin "pencil" asparagus, ends trimmed and discarded, cut into 2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup Fisher® Walnut Halves, lightly chopped
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons lemon juice