Fresh Asparagus With Lemon-Herb Sauce Recipe

Name: Fresh Asparagus With Lemon-Herb Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups chicken broth; 1 1/2 lbs thin asparagus spears, ends trimmed (can use a little more); 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 3 green onions, chopped; 1/4 cup minced shallot; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon minced garlic (or more to taste); 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 -2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel (can use more); salt; lemon pepper (or use black pepper); chopped green onion, for sprinkling

Servings: persons

3 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 lbs thin asparagus spears, ends trimmed (can use a little more)
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup minced shallot
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon minced garlic (or more to taste)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 -2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel (can use more)
salt
lemon pepper (or use black pepper)
chopped green onion, for sprinkling

1
Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot.
2
Add in the asparagus; cook until just crisp-tender (about 4 minutes).
3
Uning large tongs remove the asparagus to a bowl of ice water (reserve 1 cup of the chicken broth).
4
Drain the asparagus and pat very dry with paper towels.
5
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat.
6
Add in the chopped green onions, shallots and sugar; saute until the onions and shallots are tender (about 5 minutes).
7
Add in garlic; saute 2 minutes.
8
Add in the reserved 1 cup broth, 1 tablespoons oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, thyme and lemon peel; simmer until slightly thickened and the liquid is reduced to about 1-1/4 cups (about 5 minutes).
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Cool to room temperature.
11
Arrange the asparagus on a platter.
12
Spoon the prepared lemon sauce over, then sprinkle with more chopped green onions.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups chicken broth, 1 1/2 lbs thin asparagus spears, ends trimmed (can use a little more), 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 3 green onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Fresh Asparagus With Lemon-Herb Sauce falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fresh Asparagus With Lemon-Herb Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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