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

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