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Steamed Asparagus With Almond Butter Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 3 tbsps fresh parsley, sliced .
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced .
  • 1/2 c sliced almonds .
  • 3 tbsps shallots, finely sliced .
  • 2 tsps lemon peel, grated .
  • 2 tsps fresh lemon juice .
  • 8 tbsps unsalted butter, room temperature (1 stick) .
  • 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed

Directions
  • Step #1 Melt 2 tbsps butter in heavy small skillet over low heat/flame.
  • Step #2 Add shallots & garlic & saute until tender, about 5 mins.
  • Step #3 Pour into medium bowl.
  • Step #4 Add remaining 6 tbsps butter, parsley, lemon juice & peel to shallot mixture & whisk to mix.
  • Step #5 Spice up with salt & pepper.
  • Step #6 Steam asparagus until crisp-tender.
  • Step #7 (Can be made 1 day ahead; cover butter mixture & asparagus separately; chill).
  • Step #8 Place butter mixture in heavy large skillet over med-heat/flame.
  • Step #9 Add almonds & cook this until butter browns, stirring every once in awhile, about 3 mins.
  • Step #10 Add asparagus & stir until heated through.
  • Step #11 Spice up to taste with salt & pepper.
  • Step #12 Divide asparagus among plates.
  • Enjoy the Steamed Asparagus With Almond Butter recipe

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