Cook Time
3 min
Yields
6 servings
Nutty asparagus coated in creamy butter and cheese.
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ingredients
12
oz asparagus, trimmed (375g)
1
Tbsp butter (15ml)
1
tsp grated lemon zest (5ml)
1
clove clove garlic, minced (1)
¼
cup grated parmesan cheese (50ml)
salt and pepper
lemon slices
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directions
Step 1
Cook asparagus in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Pat asparagus dry with a paper towel.
Step 2
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, lemon zest and garlic, and sauté for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with parmesan, and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until cheese begins to crisp. Season, to taste, with salt & pepper, and serve garnished with lemon slices.
Step 3
Tip: Green beans could be used as a substitute for the asparagus.