Steamed Asparagus With Almond Butter |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A simple but elegant way to serve asparagus. This can also be prepared one day ahead. From Bon Appetit, Keep It Simple cookbook. Ingredients:
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature (1 stick) |
3 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped |
1 large garlic clove, minced |
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped |
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice |
2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated |
2 lbs asparagus, trimmed |
1/2 cup sliced almonds |
Directions:
1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy small skillet over low heat.
2. Add shallots and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Pour into medium bowl.
4. Add remaining 6 tablespoons butter, parsley, lemon juice and peel to shallot mixture and whisk to blend.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Steam asparagus until crisp-tender.
7. (Can be made 1 day ahead; cover butter mixture and asparagus separately; chill).
8. Place butter mixture in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
9. Add almonds and cook until butter browns, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
10. Add asparagus and stir until heated through.
11. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
12. Divide asparagus among plates.
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