Sautéed Asparagus with Lemon Cream Sauce
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Sautéed Asparagus with Lemon Cream Sauce
Description
Sautéed Asparagus with Lemon Cream Sauce starts by cooking diced shallots gently in butter until translucent and tender. Fresh asparagus trimmed and cut into pieces is added and cooked over medium heat until it brightens in color and softens slightly but retains texture. The addition of lemon juice and heavy cream creates a silky sauce that simmers briefly to meld flavors and thicken slightly.
The result is tender yet lively asparagus with a buttery, creamy sauce accented by a subtle lemon tang. The sauce's richness pairs well with the delicate vegetal flavor of asparagus, making the dish a versatile accompaniment to various main courses. Optional lemon slices garnish the dish for brightness and presentation.
Serve this asparagus warm as a vegetable side alongside proteins or grains. The dish is simple yet brings both creaminess and citrus elements that elevate the vegetable for a balanced flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 tablespoons shallot diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds asparagus washed and trimmed, fresh
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- lemon optional garnish, slices
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the shallots and sauté them until they are soft and almost translucent. Season the shallots with salt and pepper while they are cooking.
- Add the asparagus and toss to coat with the butter. Cook the asparagus until it changes color. The cook time will depend on the thickness of the asparagus.
- Add the lemon juice and heavy cream, and stir to combine. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the asparagus from the skillet to a serving dish.
- Pour the sauce over the asparagus.
- Garnish with lemon slices if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 204mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1325IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 7.3mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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