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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is like eating candy for me. I love to use the thinnest spears I can find. 2 tbsp butter is usually plenty.....but 3 is buttery bliss! ;) Ingredients:
2 lbs fresh asparagus, washed and tough ends trimmed off |
2 -3 tablespoons unsalted butter (no margarine!!) |
1 garlic clove, crushed |
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1/4 teaspoon sugar |
Directions:
1. Cook asparagus in 1 salted boiling water for about 5-7 minutes to crisp-tender, or until desired tenderness is reached. (Or microwave the asparagus to desired doneness.) Drain asparagus and return to hot saucepan and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat butter over med-high heat. After about 3 minutes, it should start to foam; stir constantly and add garlic, salt and pepper. Keep stirring. When foaming stops, butter should be browned and kind of grainy looking.
3. Remove from heat; stir in sugar.
4. Pour browned butter mixture over cooked asparagus. Serve.
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