Buttered Fresh Asparagus With Lemon Zest

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   Clean and cook asparagus.

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   Meantime, melt butter and add the juice of 1/2 the lemon and the zest of the whole lemon, reserving some for garnish.

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   Arrange asparagus in serving dish and pour butter mixture over.

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   Garnish with more zest.

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   I have found the best way to cook asparagus is in an electric percolator.

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   Tie the asparagus in a bundle with enough cord to hang on the outside. The stalks are in the water and the heads steam.

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   When it is done, just pull them out with the string.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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