STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH ALMOND BUTTER
A simple but elegant way to serve asparagus. This can also be prepared one day ahead. From Bon Appetit, Keep It Simple cookbook.
Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Categories Vegetables
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy small skillet over low heat. Add shallots and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Pour into medium bowl. Add remaining 6 tablespoons butter, parsley, lemon juice and peel to shallot mixture and whisk to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Steam asparagus until crisp-tender. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover butter mixture and asparagus separately; chill).
- 2. Place butter mixture in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add almonds and cook until butter browns, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Add asparagus and stir until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide asparagus among plates.
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Kenny Mccornmick
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would feel about almond butter on asparagus, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors go really well together.
Hamid Yousafzai
[email protected]This is my new favorite way to cook asparagus. It's so simple and healthy, and the almond butter sauce is to die for.
Charity Mpala
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The asparagus is slightly bitter, the almond butter sauce is creamy and sweet, and the lemon zest adds a bit of brightness.
Arfin Ahmed
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks and dinner parties and it's always a hit.
Talel Joker
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover almond butter. I also added a bit of garlic and chili flakes to the sauce for a little extra kick.
Rehmat ali Jutt
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of almond butter, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and it didn't overpower the asparagus.
ZAMIYAH SMITH
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the almond butter sauce.
Marley Harley
[email protected]I love asparagus, and this recipe is a great way to cook it. The almond butter sauce is a nice change from the usual butter or olive oil.
Aikido Freemhan
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The asparagus was tender and the almond butter sauce was delicious. I added a bit of lemon zest to the sauce for extra flavor.
Adam Socar
[email protected]The almond butter sauce really made this dish. It was so creamy and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the asparagus. I will definitely be making this again.
noor ishaq
[email protected]This steamed asparagus with almond butter was a delightful dish. The asparagus was cooked perfectly, still retaining a slight crunch, and the almond butter sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for