Asparagus Tips With Lemon Butter Recipe

1. 1

   To prepare asparagus tips of uniform length, bend each spear by hand, breaking them wherever they snap easily.

2. 2

   Set tips aside.

3. 3

   Trim tips diagonally into 1 1/2 inch pcs, saving bottom ends and trimmings for another purpose

4. 4

   Pour boiling water to the depth of 1/2 inch in large frying pan.

5. 5

   Add in asparagus tips in a single layer.

6. 6

   Cook, uncovered, over heat till tips are tender when pierced with a fork (two to four min).

7. 7

   Drain and set aside.

8. 8

   Heat butter in a second frying pan; add in several squeezes of fresh lemon juice and nutmeg.

9. 9

   Add in liquid removed asparagus tips; toss to coat.

10. 10

    Serve at once.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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