Asparagus with Lemon Butter Sauce is a delicious, budget-friendly side dish featuring tender cooked asparagus topped with a sensational lemon butter sauce.
Servings : 8
Prep Time 5 minutesmins
Cook Time 10 minutesmins
Resting Time 5 minutesmins
Total Time 20 minutesmins
Ingredients
For the Asparagus
water,for boiling
salt
2poundsasparagus,ends trimmed
For the Lemon Butter Sauce
3tablespoonsfresh lemon juice,use less if you don't like a strong citrus flavor
Fill a large pot with about 2 inches of salted water and bring to a boil.
Add the asparagus to the boiling water; cover with a lid and let it steam until it's cooked to your liking, about 5 to 8 minutes, depending on the thickness of the asparagus. Drain.
Transfer the asparagus to a large bowl of ice water to cool, and drain again. Gently pat them dry with paper towels. Set aside.
For the Lemon Butter Sauce
In a saucepan, combine lemon juice, vegetable broth, and white vinegar. Cook over medium heat to reduce the sauce by half.
Turn the heat down to a simmer and whisk in the cream; keep whisking to break up the curds.
Add sugar and continue to whisk while adding the pats of butter, letting each pat melt into the sauce before you add the next.
Season with salt and pepper and continue to simmer until the sauce begins to thicken.
Remove from heat and let stand for 2 minutes. The sauce will thicken as it stands.
Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
Transfer the cooked asparagus to a serving plate.
Serve the lemon butter sauce by drizzling it over the asparagus or serve it on the side.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.