Asparagus Spears with Lemon-Tarragon Butter

Name: Asparagus Spears with Lemon-Tarragon Butter
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1/4 of asparagus)
Ingredients: 1 pound asparagus spears; 2 tablespoons light butter; 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon; ½ teaspoon salt

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Substitute fresh thyme for fresh tarragon if you prefer. The herb butter can also be served over baked fish fillets.

Recipe by Oxmoor House January 2005

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Recipe Summary

prep:

13 mins

cook:

3 mins

total:

16 mins

Yield:

4 servings (serving size: 1/4 of asparagus)

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

1 pound asparagus spears
2 tablespoons light butter
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
½ teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Snap off tough ends of asparagus.

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Step 2

Cook asparagus in boiling water in a large skillet 1 minute or until crisp-tender. Drain well, and return asparagus to pan.
Step 3

Add butter and remaining ingredients. Cook over medium heat 2 minutes; toss gently to coat.

Source

Oxmoor House Healthy Eating Collection

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

42 calories; fat 1g; saturated fat 0.7g; protein 2.7g; carbohydrates 5.8g; cholesterol 3mg; iron 0.5mg; sodium 307mg; calories from fat 21%; fiber 2.6g; calcium 28mg.

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