BROWNED BUTTER ASPARAGUS

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This is like eating candy for me. I love to use the thinnest spears I can find. 2 tbsp butter is usually plenty.....but 3 is buttery bliss! ;)

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs fresh asparagus, washed and tough ends trimmed off
2 -3 tablespoons unsalted butter (NO margarine!!)
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in 1" salted boiling water for about 5-7 minutes to crisp-tender, or until desired tenderness is reached. (Or microwave the asparagus to desired doneness.) Drain asparagus and return to hot saucepan and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat butter over med-high heat. After about 3 minutes, it should start to foam; stir constantly and add garlic, salt and pepper. Keep stirring. When foaming stops, butter should be browned and kind of "grainy" looking.
  • Remove from heat; stir in sugar.
  • Pour browned butter mixture over cooked asparagus. Serve.

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