At the stove
Make the recipe
- Wash and trim the asparagus.
- Place asparagus in a 1-quart saucepan with only the water clinging to it.
- Cover and place over medium heat.
- When the cover is hot and vapor begins to escape, reduce heat to very low.
- Cook covered about 5 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Melt the butter.
- Stir together the melted butter, lemon juice, and a dash of salt.
- Pour the lemon butter over the asparagus and serve.



