asparagus

Lemon Butter Asparagus

  • Serves 8
  • Prep time: 5 mins | Cooking time: 5 mins

Super quick to prepare - fresh asparagus makes and ideal side dish for almost any meal.

Ingredients

  • 3 bunches of asparagus

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 1 lemon

  • Salt & pepper

Method

  1. Prepare the asparagus by trimming off the thick bottom of the stalk.

  2. Steam the asparagus until they are just cooked.

  3. Heat the butter in a large frying pan and add the asparagus to the pan, toss to coat with the butter.

  4. Add the juice of half a lemon.

  5. Garnish with the rind of 1 lemon and season with salt and pepper.

Tip: Fresh is best! Asparagus is typically in season in New Zealand in spring and early summer.