Best Asparagus In Lemon Butter Sauce Recipes

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ASPARAGUS IN LEMON BUTTER SAUCE



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Make and share this Asparagus in Lemon Butter Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by swimmer175

Categories     Vegetable

Time 12m

Yield 1 bunch of asparagus, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 bunch asparagus
3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Fill large skillet with a 1/4 inch of water, chop the ends off of the aspargus and add into the skillet. Cover, and put on medium heat.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan. add lemon juice and stir until well mixed. Remove from heat.
  • When the asparagus is tender, remove from heat and drain off the water. Server with the lemon butter sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.1, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 52.1, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 2

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON BUTTER CRUMBS



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From Delia Smiths Vegetarian Collection. I add garlic to this so it is mentioned as an optional ingredient. If you prefer you can pan roast the asparagus instead of steaming them. Meant as a starter but can easily be served as a side dish.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 lbs fresh asparagus
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 ounces butter
1 1/2 ounces fresh white breadcrumbs (about 2 slices bread, crusts removed)
1 garlic clove, crushed (optional)
1 finely grated lemon, zest of
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Wash the asparagus in cold water, then take each stalk in both hands and bend and snap off the woody end.
  • Arrange the asparagus stalks in a steamer and steam over simmering water for 5-6 minutes, or until they feel tender when tested with a skewer, being careful not to overcook them.
  • While the asparagus is cooking, heat 1 oz (25 g) of the butter in a frying pan, as soon as it is frothy, stir in the breadcrumbs, and garlic if using, and cook them, stirring constantly, until they're evenly browned and crispy.
  • Then tip the crumbs on to a plate, stir in the lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.
  • Now put the pan back on to the heat and add the remaining butter.
  • As soon as it is frothy, add the cooked asparagus and toss to coat them in the butter.
  • Sprinkle with the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the asparagus between warmed serving plates and sprinkle with the crumbs, serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.1, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 158.6, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.3, Protein 4.1

STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON BUTTER



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 pound fresh asparagus
Salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Wash asparagus and trim off bottom of stems by about 2 inches. In a large skillet, bring about 1/2 inch of water to a rapid boil. Season the water with salt and add the asparagus. Cook the asparagus for 2-3 minutes or until bright green and just tender. Drain the asparagus and add butter to the skillet. Stir in the zest and juice. Return the drained asparagus to the skillet and toss to coat. Serve immediately

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON BUTTER



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When simply flavored with a touch of butter and lemon, fresh vegetables can really shine.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring 2 inches salted water to a boil in a wide (10-inch) saucepan or skillet.
  • Place asparagus in saucepan; cook until just tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander.
  • Return asparagus to pan; toss with butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 4 g

LEMON ASPARAGUS



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My fiance loves this recipe. We often eat it with BBQ during the summer.

Provided by Emily

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Coat asparagus with vegetable and arrange on a baking sheet. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Roast in preheated oven until lightly browned at the tips, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine lemon juice, butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in on high in microwave until butter is completely melted, about 1 minute; stir to combine. Pour butter mixture over roasted asparagus and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 604.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON AND PARMESAN BUTTER



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Make and share this Asparagus With Lemon and Parmesan Butter recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
1/2 small grated lemon, zest of, of
2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese
garlic salt
12 -16 asparagus spears
sea salt

Steps:

  • Mix together the butter, lemon zest and grated Parmesan and season with garlic salt.
  • Put to one side.
  • Snap the asparagus 2-4 cm/¾-1½in from the base of the stalks, the spears should naturally find their own breaking point.
  • If the asparagus is particularly thick, trim away any tough-looking pointy ears on the stalk, as these can have a bitter taste.
  • Place the asparagus in a wide saucepan or large, deep frying pan of rapidly boiling salted water, cook for 2-5 minutes depending on their thickness until just tender. Remove from the water with a slotted spoon and shake off any excess water.
  • Place on a warm plate and sit the flavoured butter on top. Turn the asparagus so the butter is melting and oozing over every spear, then sprinkle over some sea salt.

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON BROWNED BUTTER SAUCE



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Make and share this Asparagus With Lemon Browned Butter Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Veghead

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 bunches asparagus
1/3 cup butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon thyme
lemon zest, grated

Steps:

  • Snap off or trim ends from asparagus. Steam in a large pot of water or asparagus steamer for 3 to 5 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Drain and transfer to a medium bowl and keep warm. Melt butter in a medium skillet. cook over medium-high heat until butter just begins to brown and foam, being careful not to burn. Remove from heat and stir in garlic. Swirl pan several times, then stir in lemon juice and vinegar. Pour over hot asparagus and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to mix. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with thyme and lemon zest, optional.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.3, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 71.3, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 3

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON AND BUTTER



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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Asparagus     Spring     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 pounds medium to large asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Peel lower half to two thirds of each asparagus stalk with a vegetable peeler. Cook asparagus in a wide 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain well in a colander, then return to pot and toss with butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON, DILL BUTTER SAUCE



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Make and share this Asparagus With Lemon, Dill Butter Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jennasthechef

Categories     Low Protein

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 lbs asparagus, cleaned
2 tablespoons light olive oil
1 teaspoon dill
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Clean and snap off the woody ends of the asparagus.
  • In a large skillet add olive oil and butter and melt.
  • Add dill, asparagus and lemon juice and saute 15 minutes until asparagus is done but still has a crispness to it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.4, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 49.4, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.3, Protein 4.1

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