Asparagus with Tarragon Butter

Name: Asparagus with Tarragon Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus; 1/2 cup butter; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; grated lemon, rind of; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; salt and black pepper

Submitted by ltdsaloon16r

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Ready In:: 18mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ lbs fresh asparagus
¹⁄₂ cup butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
grated lemon, rind of
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and black pepper

directions

Trim woody ends from asparagus.
Place the asparagus in a large frying pan with about 1 inch of boiling water.
Cover with lid and cook for about 6-8 minutes, until the asparagus is tender but still firm.
Drain well.
Arrange the asparagus spears on a warmed serving dish.
Make the tarragon butter by creaming together the remaining ingredients; heat it gently and pour over asparagus.
Serve at once.

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Reviews

well Evie*, this was some of the best asparagus we've had for a while!! the butter, lemon, parsley and tarragon were a lovely combination of flavours. We very much enjoyed it and my friend had to have the recipe. Thank-you for sharing!!

Derf2440
Evie*, this is so delicious and easy! My husband raved about it. I didn't have softened butter to 'cream' the ingredients, so I melted the butter gently, then added the rest of the ingredients and poured over the asparagus. Worked like a charm. And the tarragon butter can be made ahead of time and even frozen for future use. I would use it on all kinds of things! Thanks Evie* ! I love this kind of recipe!

GinnyP