BUTTER-BRAISED ASPARAGUS
For the first-of-the-season asparagus, keep it simple with butter, lemon and sweet herbs. For the best texture, peeling the stalks really makes a difference.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories easy, quick, vegetables, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Snap off and discard the tough bottoms of the asparagus spears. If using large, thick asparagus, peel the lower ends with a vegetable peeler.
- Put butter in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus in one layer and season with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 cup water, cover, and bring to a simmer. Cook until the asparagus is firm-tender, about 3 minutes. Take care not to overcook them; they should still be bright green. (They will continue to cook a bit once the heat is off.) Remove the asparagus from the pan and place on a serving platter.
- Turn heat to high and simmer briskly until most of the liquid has evaporated, a minute or so. Add lemon juice and zest to the buttery juices. Turn off heat and stir in chives, parsley, tarragon and dill, if using. Check seasoning. Spoon the sauce over the asparagus, garnish with a few herb leaves, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 190, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 467 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Shauna Lee
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow and the asparagus turned out perfectly! I've never been a huge fan of asparagus, but this recipe has changed my mind. The butter and lemon sauce was the perfect complement to the asparagus and I loved the addition of
maddie_lou_ boo
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it and said it was the best asparagus they've ever had. The sauce was so flavorful and the asparagus was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again soon.
Lee _
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The asparagus is always tender and flavorful and the sauce is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe.
Suman Kashyap
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the asparagus and raved about the sauce. I've already had several requests for the recipe. This is definitely a recipe I'll be making again and again.
Alexandre Henrique
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow and the asparagus turned out perfectly! I've never been a huge fan of asparagus, but this recipe has changed my mind. The butter and lemon sauce was the perfect complement to the asparagus and I loved the addition of
Sthabiso Maluleka
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it and said it was the best asparagus they've ever had. The sauce was so flavorful and the asparagus was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again soon.
Netty Vine
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The asparagus is always tender and flavorful and the sauce is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe.
HASIBUL HASAN
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the asparagus and raved about the sauce. I've already had several requests for the recipe.
Vusie Terrence Mkhonta (Somahhashi)
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing! The asparagus is cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Anthony Ferguson
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The asparagus is always tender and flavorful and the sauce is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe.
Kiyingi Mubarak
[email protected]This recipe was delicious! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Adjanakpo Constance
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the asparagus and raved about the sauce. I've already had several requests for the recipe. This is definitely a recipe I'll be making again and again.
Miss Surory
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The asparagus is always tender and flavorful and the sauce is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way to cook asp
anara ferry
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it and said it was the best asparagus they've ever had. The sauce was so flavorful and the asparagus was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again soon.
Jc Ayan
[email protected]This recipe was so easy to follow and the asparagus turned out perfectly! I've never been a huge fan of asparagus, but this recipe has changed my mind. The butter and lemon sauce was the perfect complement to the asparagus and I loved the addition of