Rating: 5 stars
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Recipe by Southern Living December 2003

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Yield:
Makes 8 servings
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Cook asparagus in boiling salted water to cover in a large skillet 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.

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  • Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add almonds, and sauté 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Add asparagus and red bell pepper; cook 3 to 5 minutes. Toss with lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and serve immediately.

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