Steamed Asparagus with Lemon Butter
Makes:
4 servings
Total Time:
25 min
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Category:
Side Dishes
Sub Category: Vegetable Side Dishes
what you need
- 1/2 pound fresh asparagus
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
make it
Wash asparagus and trim off bottom of stems by about 2 inches.
In a large skillet, bring about 1/2 inch of water to a rapid boil. Season the water with salt and add the asparagus. Cook the asparagus for 2-3 minutes or until bright green and just tender. Drain the asparagus.
Add butter to the skillet. Stir in the zest and juice. Return the drained asparagus to the skillet and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
Variation: After the asparagus is drained, refresh immediately in a bowl of ice water. This will help the asparagus to retain the bright green color. Serve the asparagus cold with vinaigrette.
