Asparagus Amandine

Asparagus Amandine

Asparagus served in a quick and easy browned butter, lemon and almond sauce.

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 pound asparagus trimmed
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (~1/2 lemon)
• 1/4 cup almond slices or slivers, toasted
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• salt and pepper to taste

directions

1. Heat the butter in a pan over medium heat until it is bubbling, add the asparagus, cook until cooked, about 2-3 minutes and set aside.
2. Add the butter to the pan and cook until it browns, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the almonds and cook until lightly toasted, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the lemon juice and parsley, season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
5. Serve the asparagus covered in the sauce.