STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH ALMOND BUTTER

Steamed Asparagus with Almond Butter image

A simple but elegant way to serve asparagus. This can also be prepared one day ahead. From Bon Appetit, Keep It Simple cookbook.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 Tbsp unsalted butter (1 stick) room temperature
3 Tbsp finely chopped shallots
1 large garlic cloved, minced
3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp grated lemon peel
2 lb asparagus, trimmed
1/2 c sliced almonds

Steps:

1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy small skillet over low heat. Add shallots and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Pour into medium bowl. Add remaining 6 tablespoons butter, parsley, lemon juice and peel to shallot mixture and whisk to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Steam asparagus until crisp-tender. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover butter mixture and asparagus separately; chill).
2. Place butter mixture in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add almonds and cook until butter browns, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Add asparagus and stir until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide asparagus among plates.

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