Asparagus With Lemon Butter Glaze

Name: Asparagus With Lemon Butter Glaze
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh asparagus; 1/4 c butter; 1/2 lemon, juice and zest; salt and pepper; bacon bits for topping (optional)

By Susan Feliciano
@frenchtutor

This is a recipe I developed after tasting a frozen version. The frozen version was good, but I prefer cooking with fresh vegetables, especially asparagus. This sauce could be used with almost any vegetable.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

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Serves:

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

10 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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1 lb

fresh asparagus
1/4 c

butter
1/2

lemon, juice and zest
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salt and pepper
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bacon bits for topping (optional)

How to Make Asparagus With Lemon Butter Glaze

Step-by-Step

Break tough stems off root end of asparagus. Cut asparagus into pieces about 1 1/4 inch long.
Heat butter over medium-low heat in saute pan until melted. Adjust heat down as necessary to prevent butter from browning. Saute asparagus in the butter about 5-7 minutes, until tender-crisp.
Squeeze the juice of the lemon over the asparagus, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit 2-3 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper. May top with a little grated lemon zest if desired. Also good topped with a tablespoon or two of bacon bits.

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