Lemon-Thyme Butter adds a delightfully bright depth of flavor to this tasty side dish.
Lemon-Thyme Buttered Asparagus
Serves: 4 to 6
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1⁄4 cup water
- 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1⁄4 cup Lemon-Thyme Butter (recipe follows)
- Garnish: lemon zest, Lemon-Thyme Butter
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, 1⁄4 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
Serves: about 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Garnish: fresh thyme sprig
Instructions
- 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.
