Simple 15-Minute Steamed Asparagus
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Simple 15-Minute Steamed Asparagus
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This simple steamed asparagus, dressed with melted butter, lemon juice, and garlic, is a surprising delicacy, and it's so easy to make!
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Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus medium thickness, about 20 spears
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ¼ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
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Instructions
- Pour 1 inch of water into a saucepan. Bring the water to a boil.
- Chop off about an inch from the bottom of the asparagus. There's generally no need to peel them since we're using medium-thickness spears, but if some of the spears are very thick or woody, go ahead and peel the bottom.
- Place the asparagus in a steamer basket. Once the water has boiled, carefully place the basket in the saucepan. Cover and steam until the asparagus is just barely tender, about 5 minutes. Thinner spears will require just 3 minutes of steaming.
- Immediately remove the asparagus from the steamer and transfer it to a serving platter. Drizzle it with melted butter and lemon juice, and sprinkle it with kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Serve immediately.
Notes
- It's important to avoid overcooking asparagus. If it's done before you are ready to serve it (perhaps the main dish is still cooking), remove it to a serving plate and cover it with foil to keep it warm. It's better to serve it crisp at room temperature than to overcook it in an attempt to keep it warm.
- I like to use medium-thickness spears when making this recipe. The very thick ones are often fibrous, and the very thin ones are flimsy.
- You can keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for about 3 days. I don't like them reheated. I prefer to chop them cold and use them in a salad.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
5spears
Calories
70kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
142mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 5spears | |
| Calories | 70kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 142mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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