Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1Ā 1/2 pounds asparagus, tough ends trimmed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Preparation
Step 1
Bring 2 inches of water to a boil in a large saucepan or deep skillet; add salt and asparagus. Blanch until stalks are crisp-tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander.
Step 2
Return asparagus to pan; toss with butter and lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
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