Asparagus With Balsamic Butter (Weight Watchers 0 Points)

From Weight Watchers' Five Ingredient Fifteen Minute cookbook (Spring 2008). The recipe calls for boiling the asparagus but really you should cook the asparagus by your preferred method. I prefer to saute my asparagus in a little olive oil and sea salt. Enjoy :)

• Ready In: 12 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 lbs asparagus spears
•  cooking spray
• 2  tablespoons  finely chopped shallots
• 1  tablespoon light butter
• 1  teaspoon  balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
2. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large skillet and add asparagus.
3. Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
4. Drain and place on a serving platter.
5. While asparagus cooks, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray.
6. Add shallots and saute 1 to 2 minutes until soft.
7. Remove from heat and stir in butter and balsamic vinegar.
8. Pour balsamic butter over asparagus, sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss well.