5 from 27 votes
Sautéed Asparagus with Lemon Cream Sauce
This recipe sautés fresh asparagus with shallots in butter, then finishes them in a lemon-flavored cream sauce. The asparagus remains tender with a slight crispness, complemented by a rich and tangy sauce that lightly coats each spear. It is a straightforward side dish that balances freshness and creaminess.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
144 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
French
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144
% 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.