Asparagus with Lemon Butter

Hey Jude's Note:

This is a nice, simple side dish for dinner, or for brunch.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• salt
• 1 ¼ lbs fresh asparagus , cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 2 teaspoons seasoned rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon minced lemon, zest of

Directions:

1. Heat salted water to a boil in a large saucepa.
2. Add asparagus; cook just until tender, about 5 minutes, depending on size.
3. Drain well, shaking to remove all water.
4. Transfer to a serving bowl; lightly toss with butter, vinegar, lemon zest, and salt to taste.

Reviews

[Sue Lau]

These are very delicious! The asparagus is delicately flavored from the lemon, and the vinegar is not too heavy. They are simple to make and quick, too. I cooked mine for just 4 minutes, since I like my asparagus a little crisp. I served these with baked salmon and dijon vinaigrette potatoes. Thanks for the recipe!

[~Nimz~]

Very nice. First time using seasoned rice vinegar and I really liked it. Thanks for a really simple to prepare recipe.

[amigamaria May]

I've used this recipe twice now. Once I replaced the seasoned vinegar with fresh squeezed lemon and finely diced Chervil and parsley. Both times I added a few peeled rock shrimp during the last 3 minutes of cook time. Hmmmm good!