Asparagus With Tarragon Butter Recipe

Ingredients for Asparagus With Tarragon Butter

• Fresh Asparagus
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• Fresh Tarragon
• Fresh Parsley
• Lemon, Rind Of
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt And Black Pepper

How to Make Asparagus With Tarragon Butter

1. Trim the woody ends from 1 pound of asparagus spears.
2. Bring about 1 inch of water to a boil in a large frying pan. Add the asparagus spears.
3. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender-crisp.
4. Carefully drain the asparagus, reserving about 1 tablespoon of the cooking liquid.
5. Arrange the asparagus spears on a warmed serving platter.
6. In a small bowl, cream together 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) of unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh tarragon, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper until smooth and well combined.
7. Gently heat the tarragon butter in a small saucepan over low heat for 1-2 minutes, or until melted and fragrant. If needed, stir in a teaspoon of the reserved asparagus cooking liquid to create a smoother sauce.
8. Pour the warm tarragon butter generously over the asparagus spears.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy!