ASPARAGUS WITH SHALLOT BUTTER

Asparagus With Shallot Butter image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

1 pound asparagus
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter, cut in small pieces
Pinch of nutmeg
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Peel the asparagus, using a swivel-bladed knife, starting about 2 inches from the top. Remove the tough ends.
Bring enough water to a boil to cover the asparagus. Add salt and the asparagus and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until crisp tender. Drain well, reserving 3 tablespoons of the liquid. Arrange on warm platter.
Combine the shallots, lemon juice and reserved liquid in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook over high heat until half the liquid evaporates. Add butter gradually, stirring rapidly with a whisk. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring rapidly, 1 minute. Spoon the sauce over the asparagus and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 77, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 295 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams