Asparagus With Herb Butter Recipe

Elevate your asparagus with this incredibly flavorful and easy lemon-tarragon herb butter! Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is perfect as a simple side dish or a light and elegant appetizer. The bright citrus notes of the lemon perfectly complement the delicate asparagus and fragrant tarragon.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 34.3 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asparagus With Herb Butter

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How to Make Asparagus With Herb Butter

  1. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh tarragon and the zest of ½ lemon. Stir to combine.
  3. Simmer gently for 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Do not brown the butter.
  4. While the butter simmers, prepare 1 pound of asparagus by snapping off the tough ends and lightly washing. You can steam, roast, or blanch the asparagus until tender-crisp (about 3-5 minutes).
  5. Pour the warm lemon-tarragon butter generously over the cooked asparagus spears. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

0g

Carbs

2g