Lemon Butter Asparagus
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!
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.
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.
Return the asparagus to the skillet and toss with butter, lemon rind and lemon juice.
Serve and Enjoy!
Lemon Butter Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 Bunch Asparagus
- 1/2 Lemon Zested and Juiced
- 1 Tbsp Butter
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Return the asparagus to the skillet and toss with butter, lemon rind and lemon juice.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g
We love asparagus. I usually bake it, but this also looks good.
I don’t like asparagus plain but I’m sure I’d love it like that.
I’m the asparagus fan in the house! i don’t make it often since I’m the only one that will eat it. I will have to try this though as everyone here is a big fan of lemon pepper, lemon chicken… just about anything lemon. Thank you girlie! I truly love your creativity and your awesome cooking skills.. I suck lol I always feel like I’m making the same things over and over.
I enjoy asparagus too you should try some Parmesan cheese on it so good.
Love asparagus!! Always love a new recipe for it as well! Looking forward to growing some in the summer…
I do not like asparagus at all lol but my hubby does so i will make this for him, who knows i prob might try it and like it!
This just makes me think of spring! I love asparagus. Ive never tried it with lemon!
yummy!!! looks wonderfuL!
This is a nice fresh approach. I usually steam them.
Sounds Delish! I would love to eat this in the Summer.
mmmm asparagus, we all love it here but I never tried it with lemon, think I’ll try it
I want to try this asap. Just the title sounds appetizing.
I love asparagus! This recipe makes me feel like spring is here!
Lemon and asparagus, so fresh and delicious. And butter…what isn’t good with butter? Found you on a link party. Pinned
I am so excited that it is “Asparagus” time of year! This recipe looks like the perfect combo!
We eat a lot of asparagus here. We love it. So healthy too. Always happy to find a variation on our usual garlic butter asparagus. I will give this a try.
I love asparagus! I’ll have to try your recipe soon! Thanks for sharing at Submarine Sunday!
This is my absolute favourite way to make asparagus!
Shared this with my mom, we might be having it today at lunch! Ever try bacon wrapped asparagus?? I know you don’t eat pork, turkey bacon??
I love, Love, LOVE asparagus!!! I am always looking for new recipes for it. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
We just love asparagus and this will be a treat from doing it in garlic and rosemary in the oven
This lemon butter asparagus is perfect, it’s fast, easy, and delicious I can’t wait to give it a try. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
One of my favourite parts of spring is fresh asparagus! And rhubarb! And greens! I can’t wait! This dish looks so simple and fresh — perfect for emerging from winter!
I like asparagus will try this next time
This looks so delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
I love asparagus and usually use Rosemary,olive oil and garlic…..but this last time we tried your recipe and we enjoyed it
I enjoy asparagus and your recipe is awesome !
I wasn’t a fan of asparagus until recently and now I’m looking for different ways to cook it.