BUTTERED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON AND PARMESAN

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Categories     Parmesan     Lemon     Asparagus     Kosher     Boil

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Kosher salt
2 pounds jumbo asparagus (about 16 spears), trimmed and peeled
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1-ounce block Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 lemon
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and salt it. Add the asparagus and cook until bright green and just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a serving plate.
  • Rub the butter all over the asparagus until melted. Using a Microplane or other fine grater, grate enough cheese to cover the asparagus in a single layer.
  • Using the same grater, zest a quarter of the lemon over the cheese. Grind black pepper over the zest and serve immediately.

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