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Asparagus with lemon butter is for Dinner.

Asparagus with lemon butter takes 2 minutes to prepare.

Asparagus with lemon butter takes 2 minutes to cook.

Asparagus with lemon butter makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for Asparagus with lemon butter are:

* 1 bunch of fresh Asparagus, bottom half removed
* 1 tbsp Butter, unsalted
* The juice of half a Lemon
* Salt and Pepper to taste

Here is how you make Asparagus with lemon butter:

1. Boil water in a pot over medium high heat2. Rinse asparagus and remove bottom half (if not already done)3. Boil asparagus for about 30 second, until a very verdant green, be careful to not overcook.4. Remove asparagus from boiling water (pour out into a colander over the sink)5. Reduce heat to medium and return empty pot to stove (the heat should quickly dry the pot)6. Add tablespoon of butter to pot immediately and let it melt.7. Once melted add juice of half a lemon and mix together until hot.8. Add asparagus and coat with sauce9. Salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.Number of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AVELANCH.

The nutritional information for Asparagus with lemon butter is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 74.3

• Total Fat: 5.9 g
• Cholesterol: 15.5 mg
• Sodium: 2.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 5.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
• Protein: 2.1 g