Steamed Asparagus: Perfect Lemon-Butter

Steamed Asparagus: Perfect Lemon-Butter

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Master the best way to steam asparagus! This easy steamed asparagus recipe locks in vibrant color and flavor, finished with bright lemon butter.

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Cooking tools:

  • Steamer basket
  • Metal colander
  • Pot
  • Aluminum foil
  • Heat safe saucer
  • Stove
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Saucepan
  • Fork
  • Mixing bowl
  • Serving platter

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) Fresh Asparagus Spears (Medium to thick preferred)
  • 2 inches (5 cm) Water
  • 1 pinch Coarse Salt
  • 1 Tbsp (15 g) Unsalted Butter (High quality recommended)
  • ½ medium Lemon, fresh (About 1 Tbsp / 15 ml juice)
  • ½ tsp (3 g) Flaky Sea Salt (e.g., Maldon)
  • ¼ tsp (1 g) Freshly Ground Black Pepper

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