Steamed Asparagus with Almond Butter

Name: Steamed Asparagus with Almond Butter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds thin asparagus, (tough ends trimmed off); 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) salted butter, (divided); 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots; 1 large garlic clove, (minced); 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest; 1/2 cup sliced almonds

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 8

almonds asparagus butter

Ingredients

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2 pounds thin asparagus, (tough ends trimmed off)6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) salted butter, (divided)3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots1 large garlic clove, (minced)3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest1/2 cup sliced almonds

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Instructions

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Step 1

Steam the asparagus until crisp-tender.

Step 2

Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a heavy large skillet over low heat. Add the shallots and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter, parsley, lemon juice and lemon zest to the shallot mixture and heat over medium to melt the butter.

Step 4

Add the almonds and cook until the butter browns, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Add the steamed asparagus and spoon the sauce over the asparagus until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.