Asparagus With Orange Butter Recipe

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   In a small saucepan combine orange juice, wine and shallots and bring to a boil over medium heat.

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   When liquids have reduced by half, add in cream.

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   Bring to a boil and reduce heat to very low.

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   Add in butter, a few small pcs at a time, whisking constantly.

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   Add in more butter just as last pcs heat, and continue whisking till all butter is added.

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   Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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   Set aside in a hot but not warm place.

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   Meanwhile, bring a deep saucepan of salted water to a boil.

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   If asparagus are tough, peel stems before cooking.

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    For a pretty presentation, line up tips and chop stems to same length.

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    Tie asparagus loosely together in two or possibly three bunches with two pcs of butchers' twine each.

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    Add in asparagus bundles to pot, stem ends down, and boil till you can squeeze a piece between your fingers and it is tender but not soft, 8 to 10 min.

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    Drain, remove strings and place on a serving platter.

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    Drizzle orange sauce over and sprinkle with orange zest.

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    This recipe yields 4 servings.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.