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 lazyme
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 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).
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.4, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 18.9, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 4.2
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Joseph Christian Amuah
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to change up the way I cook asparagus.
Starlyn Dupont
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and it's always a hit.
Laura Hofer
[email protected]I would definitely make this dish again. It's a healthy and delicious way to enjoy asparagus.
Farheen Fatima
[email protected]Overall, this is a solid recipe for steamed asparagus. The almond butter sauce is a nice twist on the traditional lemon-butter sauce.
Wiltingz
[email protected]The almond butter sauce was a bit too thick for my liking. I would recommend thinning it out with a little bit of water or milk.
Virginia Giles
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it would have been better with some added spices or herbs.
thebeardybartender
[email protected]I'm not a fan of almond butter, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The sauce was actually quite good, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly.
Danyell Hill
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover almond butter. I also added a bit of honey to the sauce to make it a little sweeter.
Shahina Naz
[email protected]I made this for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the almond butter sauce.
Robyn Blackstar
[email protected]Easy and delicious! I'm not usually a fan of asparagus, but this recipe changed my mind. The almond butter sauce is amazing.
najmul husain
[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 added a sprinkle of lemon zest to the sauce, which brightene