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Steamed asparagus stalks resting in an oval serving platter with lemon wedges and fresh parsley to the side and a serving fork on the table.
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Steamed lemon butter asparagus

Steamed lemon butter asparagus is a light, fresh and easy spring dinner side dish that’s all made in one pot!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Yield: 3 -4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh lemon juice, to taste

Instructions

  • Steam asparagus in a steamer basket until just crisp tender. It’ll take about 5-8 minutes on high, depending on the thickness of your asparagus.
  • Remove steamer basket and discard water from pot. Add butter to pot and melt over medium heat.
  • Add asparagus, lemon zest, salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes, stirring to get the asparagus well coated and seasoned. Serve hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

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Notes

I use just 1 tablespoon butter and it’s plenty for our tastes. You could add another tablespoon if you’d like a little more butter flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 75mg | Sugar: 2g
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