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
  1. 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.
  2. In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add almonds; cook, stirring occasionally, until butter is browned and almonds are toasted.
  3. Remove asparagus from ice water bath, and pat dry. Place on a serving platter. Spoon almonds over asparagus.
  4. In a small bowl, combine crème fraîche, basil, salt, and lemon zest. Serve with asparagus.
Recipe by Paula Deen Magazine at https://pauladeenmagazine.com/browned-butter-asparagus-with-herb-dipping-sauce/