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Lemon Butter Asparagus

 Lemon Butter Asparagus is a delicious way to prepare Asparagus - even the most avid asparagus haters will love this one!

 I really love Asparagus, it has a flavour that just makes me think of spring sunshine.  A few years ago I was playing around in the kitchen and just had this craving for asparagus and lemon so I came up with this recipe.  I was a little surprised when researching the post title to find lots of other people had already came up with the same or similar.  Oh well!  I guess lemon and asparagus were just meant to be together.   

The lemon brings a bit of tang to the asparagus and I think it really accentuates that “green” flavour asparagus has.  I can almost guarantee that even those of you out there who are not fans of asparagus will be fans of this lemon butter asparagus!

Lemon Butter Asparagus

Ingredients:

1 Bunch Asparagus
1/2 Lemon Zested and Juiced
1 Tbsp Butter

 

Directions:

Prep Asparagus by washing and then snapping off the tough ends.  Simply bend the asparagus and it should snap right where its starting to get tough. 

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Place Asparagus in a skillet filled halfway with water and bring to a boil.  Once at a boil cook asparagus for about 1 minute longer until it is tender but still quite crisp.  Nobody likes mushy asparagus.  Then drain.

Lemon Butter Asparagus Prep

Return the asparagus to the skillet and toss with butter, lemon rind and lemon juice.

Lemon Butter Asparagus Prep

Serve and Enjoy!

Lemon Butter Asparagus

Lemon Butter Asparagus
Yield: 4

Lemon Butter Asparagus

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 8 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Bunch Asparagus
  • 1/2 Lemon Zested and Juiced
  • 1 Tbsp Butter

Instructions

  1. Prep Asparagus by washing and then snapping off the tough ends. Simply bend the asparagus and it should snap right where its starting to get tough.
  2. Place Asparagus in a skillet filled halfway with water and bring to a boil. Once at a boil cook asparagus for about 1 minute longer until it is tender but still quite crisp. Nobody likes mushy asparagus. Then drain.
  3. Return the asparagus to the skillet and toss with butter, lemon rind and lemon juice.
  4. Serve and Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1 grams

Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

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Debbie White Beattie

Wednesday 10th of August 2016

I wasn't a fan of asparagus until recently and now I'm looking for different ways to cook it.

kathy downey

Sunday 7th of February 2016

I enjoy asparagus and your recipe is awesome !

kathy downey

Monday 23rd of November 2015

I love asparagus and usually use Rosemary,olive oil and garlic.....but this last time we tried your recipe and we enjoyed it

Susan Patterson

Friday 6th of November 2015

This looks so delicious! Thanks for the recipe!

kathy downey

Saturday 18th of April 2015

I like asparagus will try this next time

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