Asparagus With Tarragon Butter |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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1000 Great Recipes by Martha Day Ingredients:
1 1/4 lbs fresh asparagus |
1/2 cup butter |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley |
1/2 lemon, zest |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Trim asparagus and then tie them into 4 bundles.
2. Place the bundles in a large frying pan with 1 inch of water. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes, until the asparagus is tender but firm.
3. Arrange spears on four warmed serving plates.
4. Make the tarragon butter by creaming together the remaining ingredients; heat it gently and pour over the asparagus.
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