Browned Butter Asparagus

This is like eating candy for me. I love to use the thinnest spears I can find. 2 tbsp butter is usually plenty.....but 3 is buttery bliss! ;)

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  lbs fresh asparagus, washed and tough ends trimmed off
• 2 -3  tablespoons unsalted butter (NO margarine!!)
• 1  garlic clove, crushed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar

Directions

1. Cook asparagus in 1" salted boiling water for about 5-7 minutes to crisp-tender, or until desired tenderness is reached. (Or microwave the asparagus to desired doneness.) Drain asparagus and return to hot saucepan and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat butter over med-high heat. After about 3 minutes, it should start to foam; stir constantly and add garlic, salt and pepper. Keep stirring. When foaming stops, butter should be browned and kind of "grainy" looking.
3. Remove from heat; stir in sugar.
4. Pour browned butter mixture over cooked asparagus. Serve.