Asparagus Steamed With Lemon Butter

Submitted by 2Bleu

"A nice light side dish."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb asparagus, fresh baby
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

directions

1. Wash asparagus and trim off bottom of stems by about 2 inches.
2. In a large skillet, bring about 1/2-inch of water to a rapid boil. Season the water with salt.
3. Add the asparagus and cook for 2-3 minutes or until bright green and just tender.
4. Drain the asparagus and place it immediately in a bowl of ice water to shock it. This will help the asparagus to retain the bright green color. Drain.
5. Add butter to the skillet to melt. Stir in the lemon zest and juice. Add the drained asparagus to the skillet. Toss to coat and heat. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[quick meal]

This recipe turned out great. A nice new way to enjoy asparagus. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Katanashrp]

I halved the lemon juice and zest, and it was restaurant quality, if not better. Thank you.

 

[RachelB-KY]

Delicious!

 

[jewelia.k]

This was a great recipe. Possibly the best asparagus I've ever had! Even my mother, who hates asparagus, loved this one!

 

[maryb1178]

I just made this one with pan-seared salmon OMG !!! it was deliciousssssssssssss!!!!! LovE it !! This is the only way i will be making asparagus from now on. Thanks !