Description
A simple and flavorful side dish featuring asparagus tossed in a lemon butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh asparagus
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and trim the asparagus.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the asparagus and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic while sautéing.
- Pair with grilled chicken or fish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Lemon Butter Asparagus