BUTTER-ROASTED ASPARAGUS

BUTTER-ROASTED ASPARAGUS image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 pounds medium-size green asparagus, tough ends snapped off
Coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
A few drops of lemon juice
1 teaspoon chopped chervil or parsley

Steps:

Melt the butter in a heavy skillet (preferably nonstick) over medium heat. Add the asparagus and shake the pan until the spears fall into a single layer. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook until the butter starts to sizzle, a minute or two. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook the asparagus, rotating them as they cook, so they brown slightly on all sides. Continue cooking until they are tender, about 8-10 minutes. Season with a few drops of lemon juice. Heap onto a warm platter and sprinkle with chervil or parsley. Serves 4 PER SERVING: 85 calories, 3 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate, 6 g fat (4 g saturated), 16 mg cholesterol, 1 mg sodium, 2 g fiber.