Lemon Buttered Asparagus

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 1/2 lbs asparagus
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 prepare asparagus: hold base of eash stalk firmly and bend. end will break off where stalk becomes tough; discard ends.
• 2 with a sharp knife or potato peeler, remove scales.
• 3 trim rough ends to make even.
• 4 in 12 inch skillet, over medium heat, melt butter watching so it doesn't burn.
• 5 add asparagus, lemon juice and salt.
• 6 cover and cook till tender-crisp, about 5 minutes, turning occasionally.