Asparagus with Lemon Butter

Submitted by Hey Jude

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

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• salt
• 1 1⁄4 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

[PalatablePastime]

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!

 

[Jewelies]

Excellent recipe for asparagus. The vinegar and lemon zest really complimented each other. Very quick and easy to make. I cooked for 5 minutes and served with grilled steak. Thanks for posting.

 

[Geema]

I love asparagus and enjoyed the simple presentation that dressed it up, but didn't hide the clean, woodsy flavor. The addition of the rice vinegar made this recipe interesting and different from my usual butter/lemon seasonings. I sprinkled some salt on top since I always use unsalted butter. We liked it! Good recipe, HeyJude.