Cooking asparagus in a browned butter and almond sauce gives this side dish a delightfully rich and complex flavor.
Browned Butter Asparagus with Herb Dipping Sauce
Serves: 6 to 8
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1⁄3 cup sliced almonds
- 1 (8-ounce) container crème fraîche
- 1⁄3 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil over medium-high heat; add asparagus. Return to a boil, and immediately drain asparagus; transfer to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process.
- In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add almonds; cook, stirring occasionally, until butter is browned and almonds are toasted.
- Remove asparagus from ice water bath, and pat dry. Place on a serving platter. Spoon almonds over asparagus.
- In a small bowl, combine crème fraîche, basil, salt, and lemon zest. Serve with asparagus.
