Asparagus With Shallot Butter

Name: Asparagus With Shallot Butter
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 pound asparagus; Salt to taste; 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons butter, cut in small pieces; Pinch of nutmeg; Freshly ground pepper to taste

By Pierre Franey

Total Time: 15 minutes
Rating: 4(6)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

1pound asparagus
Salt to taste
1tablespoon finely chopped shallots
1tablespoon lemon juice
2tablespoons butter, cut in small pieces
Pinch of nutmeg
Freshly ground pepper to taste

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Preparation

Step 1
Peel the asparagus, using a swivel-bladed knife, starting about 2 inches from the top. Remove the tough ends.
Step 2
Bring enough water to a boil to cover the asparagus. Add salt and the asparagus and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until crisp tender. Drain well, reserving 3 tablespoons of the liquid. Arrange on warm platter.
Step 3
Combine the shallots, lemon juice and reserved liquid in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook over high heat until half the liquid evaporates. Add butter gradually, stirring rapidly with a whisk. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring rapidly, 1 minute. Spoon the sauce over the asparagus and serve.