ASPARAGUS WITH OLIVE AND ORANGE BUTTER

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Categories     Olive     Side     Quick & Easy     Orange     Asparagus     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 lb asparagus, ends snapped off and discarded
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 to 3 teaspoons black olive paste

Steps:

  • Cut asparagus into 2-inch-long pieces and cook in a wide 4-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until just crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain in a colander.
  • Melt butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat, then whisk in juice and olive paste (to taste) until blended. Add asparagus and salt and pepper to taste, tossing to coat.

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