Asparagus in Lemon Sauce | Food | Illinois Extension | UIUC

Name: Asparagus in Lemon Sauce | Food | Illinois Extension | UIUC
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh or frozen asparagus (thawed), rinsed and ends broken off; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon lemon peel; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; Wash hands with soap and water.; Cut asparagus into 2-inch pieces. Bring two cups water to a boil over high heat. Add asparagus, reduce heat, and simmer until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.; In the same saucepan, combine olive oil, lemon peel, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Toss with warm asparagus. Serve warm. Garnish with lemon slices.

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2 pounds fresh or frozen asparagus (thawed), rinsed and ends broken off 1/2 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon peel 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

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Ingredients

2 pounds fresh or frozen asparagus (thawed), rinsed and ends broken off
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon peel
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
Wash hands with soap and water.
Cut asparagus into 2-inch pieces. Bring two cups water to a boil over high heat. Add asparagus, reduce heat, and simmer until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
In the same saucepan, combine olive oil, lemon peel, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Toss with warm asparagus. Serve warm. Garnish with lemon slices.