At the stove
Make the recipe
- Wash and trim the asparagus.
- Place asparagus in a 1-quartsaucepanwith onlythewaterclingingtoit.
- Cover andplace overmediumheat.
- When the coverishot and vaporbeginstoescape, reduceheattovery low.
- Cook covered about 5 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Melt the butter.
- Stir together themelted butter,lemon juice, and a dash of salt.
- Pour thelemonbutter over the asparagus andserve.
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