Asparagus Sauteed in Butter and Mustard

Adapted from Kitchen of Light. The original used unsalted butter, but I prefer salted. If you do use unsalted butter, adding a pinch of salt might be a good idea. I do not recommend a nonstick pan for this dish.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb asparagus
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1  tablespoon fresh lemon juice
•  pepper (be generous)

Directions

1. Heat a large skillet over high heat.
2. Add asparagus and cook for 1 minutes.
3. Reduce heat to medium.
4. Add the butter.
5. Cook, stirring, until butter begins to brown, about 1 minute more.
6. Combine mustard, lemon juice and pepper, and add to skillet.
7. Cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is tender but still firm, 5-7 minutes.