asparagus with lemon butter

Name: Asparagus with Lemon Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 to 2-1/2 pound(s) asparagus; 2 tablespoon(s) bottled or fresh squeezed lemon juice; 1 stick(s) butter or margarine; - lemon wedges for garnish

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Robyn Bruce

Linglestown, PA

Updated on Mar 7, 2016

I can't get enough asparagus when it's in season. This dish is really simple to make. I sometimes add about 1/4 tsp. of Dijon mustard to the mixture for a little extra added flavor, though the recipe doesn't call for it.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield

Ingredients

2 to 2-1/2 pounds asparagus
2 tablespoons bottled or fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 stick butter or margarine
- lemon wedges for garnish

How To Make asparagus with lemon butter

Step 1

Wash and trim asparagus. Cook in boiling water just until tender, about 10-12 minutes. (or steam it)

Step 2

Combine lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan. Heat until bubbly.
Step 3

Gradually add the remaining butter, stirring until blended.
Step 4

Drain asparagus. Arrange on a platter.
Step 5

Spoon the lemon butter over the asparagus, as little or as much as you like.
Step 6

Garnish with lemon wedges.
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