Asparagus

Today, I'm going to post a recipe from my book that features asparagus. I always seem to be in the need for good recipes for side-dishes that fit one and a favorite of mine is asparagus. I have three recipes in my book, but I'll post my favorite. If you're interested in the others I refer you to the book. My favorite is Asparagus with Lemon Butter because I'm a huge fan of lemon as a seasoning. Enjoy.

Photograph by Camille Funk

Asparagus with Lemon Butter

• 5–8 asparagus stems, trimmed
• 1 Tbsp. butter, melted
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1⁄4 tsp. grated lemon zest
• 1⁄4 tsp. lemon pepper 
• dash of coarse sal

1. Fill medium saucepan half full of water. Bring to a boil. Add trimmed asparagus and cook for 6–8 minutes, until tender. 
2. In a small bowl, combine butter, lemon juice and zest, lemon pepper, and salt to make lemon butter. 
3. Drain asparagus and return to pan. Add lemon butter and toss. Serve immediately and drizzle remaining lemon butter over asparagus.