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Lemony Asparagus

Simple boiled asparagus gets a splash of citrus and a sprinkle of cheese. Nothing says summer barbecue like these lemony asparagus spears.


Lemony Asparagus

Ingredients

For 8 people

  • 32 ounce(s) fresh asparagus
  • 2 tablespoon(s) butter
  • 1/4 cup(s) lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1 Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

Snap off tough ends of asparagus; remove scales from stalks with a vegetable peeler. Cook asparagus in boiling water to cover 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; stir in lemon juice and salt. Add asparagus; cook just until heated. Transfer to a platter. Drizzle with sauce; sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
Ready in 15 min

Nutrition facts

  • Kcal: 89.83 kcal
  • Fibers (g): 1.81g
  • Sodium (mg): 566.44mg
  • Carbs: 2.52g
  • Fat: 5.9g
  • Saturated fat (g): 3.83g
  • Proteins: 6.34g