Asparagus With Browned Butter Sauce Recipe

Summary

CuisineCourse
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Fresh asparagus bunches2 Small
 Butter1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Lemon juice1 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 550 Calories from Fat 535

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 61 g93.7%

Saturated Fat 38.5 g192.7%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 161.3 mg53.8%

Sodium 9.3 mg0.4%

Total Carbohydrates 3 g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.98 g3.9%

Sugars 1.2 g

Protein 2 g3.3%

Vitamin A 44.2% Vitamin C 15.6%

Calcium 3% Iron 5.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Cut off woody base of each asparagus spear.
Remove scales, if sandy, and wash thoroughly.
Cook, covered, in boiling salted water until tender.
Drain asparagus and arrange spears on heated serving dish.
Melt and lightly brown butter in small pan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice.
Pour browned butter sauce evenly over asparagus.
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