Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter5 teaspoons lemon juice2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed1/3 cup sliced almonds, toastedLemon zest strips, optional
Preparation
Melt butter; stir in lemon juice. In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus in batches; cook 2-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and place on a serving plate. Drizzle with butter mixture; top with almonds and, if desired, lemon zest strips.
