Asparagus With Lemon
Source of Recipe
Southern Living
List of Ingredients
Asparagus With Lemon
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh asparagus
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
Shaved fresh Parmesan cheese
Preparation
Snap off tough ends of asparagus; remove scales from stalks with a vegetable peeler, if desired.
Cook asparagus in boiling water to cover 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; stir in lemon juice and salt. Add asparagus; cook just until heated. Transfer to a platter. Drizzle with sauce; sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Yield
Makes 8 servings
Recipe