2 T. unsalted butter
\n1 pound thin, tender asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1 1\/2″ pieces
\nJuice of 1 lemon
\n1\/2 tsp. salt
\n1\/4 tsp. freshly grated ground black pepper
\nFinely grated zest of 1\/2 lemon<\/p>\n
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus and toss to coat. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the asparagus is bright green and crisp-tender, shaking the pan occasionally. stir in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with lemon zest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
2 T. unsalted butter 1 pound thin, tender asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1 1\/2″ pieces Juice of 1 lemon 1\/2 tsp. salt 1\/4 tsp. freshly grated ground black pepper Finely grated zest of 1\/2 lemon In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus and toss to coat. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the asparagus is bright green and crisp-tender, shaking the pan occasionally. stir in the lemon juice, salt, and…<\/p>\n