Steamed Asparagus With Almond Butter

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped (fresh)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated
• 2 lbs asparagus, fresh, trimmed
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Recipe

• 1 melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy small skillet over low heat. add shallots and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. pour into medium bowl. add remaining 6 tablespoons butter, parsley, lemon juice and lemon peel to shallot mixture and whisk to blend. season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 2 steam asparagus until crisp-tender. set aside.
• 3 place butter mixture in heavy large skillet over medium heat. add almonds and cook until butter browns, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. add asparagus and stir until heated through. season to taste with salt and pepper; divide among plates and serve.