Description
A simple and flavorful side dish featuring fresh asparagus coated in lemon butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the asparagus and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Choose thin, fresh asparagus for best results.
- Adjust lemon juice based on your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lemon Butter Asparagus