Name: Asparagus With Lemon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 to 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 pound asparagus; 4 tablespoons butter; Salt to taste; 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; Lemon zest for garnish

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Asparagus With Lemon

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Servings 4

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Ingredients

1 to 2 cloves garlic - minced
1 pound asparagus
4 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Lemon zest for garnish

Instructions

Snap about an inch from the bottoms of the asparagus stalks.
Leave whole or cut asparagus into 2 inch pieces.
Heat butter in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Add asparagus and cook for 2 or 3 minutes, until asparagus is bright green and crisp-tender.
Remove from skillet so asparagus does not overcook.
Sprinkle with a little salt and lemon juice.
Top with a little lemon zest.

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