Steamed Asparagus With Almond Butter

Name: Steamed Asparagus With Almond Butter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 , 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 118.32 ml unsalted butter, at room temperature; 44.37 ml shallots, finely chopped; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 44.37 ml parsley, chopped (fresh); 29.58 ml fresh lemon juice; 9.85 ml lemon peel, grated; 907.18 g asparagus, fresh, trimmed; 118.29 ml sliced almonds

Submitted by Epi Curious

"From Bon Appetit. A little fancier way to serve asparagus than just the traditional steamed or roasted method. Asparagus is steamed and topped with a lemon almond butter that is seasoned with shallots, garlic and parsley. Delish! Note that cooking time includes time required to steam the asparagus."

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photo by AmandaInOz

Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 8

ingredients

118.32 ml unsalted butter, at room temperature
44.37 ml shallots, finely chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
44.37 ml parsley, chopped (fresh)
29.58 ml fresh lemon juice
9.85 ml lemon peel, grated
907.18 g asparagus, fresh, trimmed
118.29 ml sliced almonds

directions

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy small skillet over low heat. Add shallots and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Pour into medium bowl. Add remaining 6 tablespoons butter, parsley, lemon juice and lemon peel to shallot mixture and whisk to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Steam asparagus until crisp-tender. Set aside.
Place butter mixture in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add almonds and cook until butter browns, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Add asparagus and stir until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper; divide among plates and serve.

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Reviews

Excellent, simple asparagus dish! The almonds give this dish a great texture. Another fantastic recipe from Epi Curious! Thanks! Made for PAC Fall 2008.

AmandaInOz