Lemon-Thyme Buttered Asparagus
By Paula Deen
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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6
Ingredients
Lemon-Thyme Buttered Asparagus
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ cup Lemon-Thyme Butter (recipe follows)
- lemon zest, for garnish
- Lemon-Thyme Butter, for garnish
Lemon-Thyme Butter
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme sprig, for garnish
Directions
Lemon-Thyme Buttered Asparagus
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, ¼ cup water, and salt; cover and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add Lemon-Thyme Butter, tossing to coat. Garnish with zest and Lemon-Thyme Butter, if desired.
Lemon-Thyme Butter
In a small bowl, stir together butter, zest, and thyme until combined. Spread butter mixture into a butter dish or small container. Garnish with thyme, if desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.