FRESH ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON-HERB SAUCE

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Make and share this Fresh Asparagus With Lemon-Herb Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 lbs thin asparagus spears, ends trimmed (can use a little more)
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup minced shallot
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon minced garlic (or more to taste)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 -2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel (can use more)
salt
lemon pepper (or use black pepper)
chopped green onion, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot.
  • Add in the asparagus; cook until just crisp-tender (about 4 minutes).
  • Uning large tongs remove the asparagus to a bowl of ice water (reserve 1 cup of the chicken broth).
  • Drain the asparagus and pat very dry with paper towels.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add in the chopped green onions, shallots and sugar; saute until the onions and shallots are tender (about 5 minutes).
  • Add in garlic; saute 2 minutes.
  • Add in the reserved 1 cup broth, 1 tablespoons oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, thyme and lemon peel; simmer until slightly thickened and the liquid is reduced to about 1-1/4 cups (about 5 minutes).
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cool to room temperature.
  • Arrange the asparagus on a platter.
  • Spoon the prepared lemon sauce over, then sprinkle with more chopped green onions.

Saibur Rahman
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I'm not sure about the lemon-herb sauce. It was a bit too sour for my taste.


Jayden Gordon
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This recipe is a great way to enjoy asparagus in a new way.


Adeola Olomo
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I love the simplicity of this recipe.


Sumsajjad Khan
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Leigh Margaux Pangan
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook asparagus and this recipe is a great option.


William Parker
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This recipe is a great way to use up fresh asparagus.


michael cofie
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I love the versatility of this recipe. You can serve it as a side dish or a main course.


Jit Saha
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This recipe is so easy to make, even a beginner cook can handle it.


Zaibaliali312 Zaibali sanwal
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I've made this recipe with different types of herbs and it's always delicious.


Jay Johnson
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This recipe is perfect for a light and healthy lunch.


Azeem Ahmed
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I love the bright, citrusy flavor of this dish.


Jamal Md
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Alex Kosygin
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Kinden Johnson
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


Bill McConnell
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover asparagus.


Matty Stpeter
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I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce is so flavorful that it really enhances the asparagus.


nicola long
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The lemon-herb sauce is amazing! I could drink it by itself.


Richard Clay
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I love how simple this recipe is. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Matshehla Moswatse
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Easy and delicious! I made this for a weeknight dinner and it was a hit with the whole family.


Olivia Kizza
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This recipe is a keeper! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the lemon-herb sauce was delightful. I will definitely be making this again.