Lemon Asparagus Recipe

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Clarice Scheeringa of Ripon, California shares this dressed-up asparagus. "I live in the heart of asparagus country, so I'm always on the look out for new ways to serve it," she explains. "Lemon and a touch of tarragon make it a quick elegant side dish."

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Lemon Asparagus Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 10 min.
  • Yield: 4-6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • Pinch dried tarragon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Place asparagus and water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add butter, lemon juice and tarragon; toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 43 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 43 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Lemon Asparagus in Quick Cooking March/April 1998, p47

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Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2012 by pkjillian

great side in very little time!

Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2012 by hbaseley

I'm not a huge asparagus fan, and only have a few recipes for it that I really like. This is one of them. Even the Asparagus lovers raved!

Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2012 by Delenn's Grandma

My family loved asparagus this way. In fact, they even asked for seconds and that was a first.

Reviewed on Jul. 01, 2010 by munchydog

ok, now I really like Asparagus will keep using this recipe it was great!

Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2010 by ksalemme

We made this to go with our ham for Easter dinner. The flavors marry perfectly, allowing the fresh asparagus taste to come through, rather than overwhelming it as so many recipes do. Everyone, even those who did not usually care for asparagus, loved this one. It will make a great veggie dish for BBQ also.

 
 

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