Asparagus With Melted Butter Recipe

1. 1

   Trim all the asparagus spears to the same length.

2. 2

   Remove the hard outer skin and Vshaped scales with a sharp knife.

3. 3

   Rinse gently.

4. 4

   Tie the asparagus in a bundle with fine string taking care not to damage the spears.

5. 5

   Stand the bundle upright with the heads uppermost in a small deep pan of boiling salted water.

6. 6

   Cover with a domed lid of foil and cook gently for 10 to 15 min till tender.

7. 7

   Lift out carefully and drain.

8. 8

   Heat the butter season with salt pepper and lemon juice.

9. 9

   Serve in a jug with the asparagus arranged on a warmed plate and sprinkled with the herbs.

10. 10

    Serve as a first course or possibly vegetable accompaniment.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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