Spring is the best time to take advantage of the subtle, grassy taste of fresh asparagus. Once steamed, it goes well with eggs, ham, and cheese, or even more intense flavors, such as soy sauce and ginger.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Place a steamer basket in a large pot filled with 1 inch water. Bring to a boil. Add 1 pound trimmed asparagus, cover, and cook until crisp-tender, 2 to 6 minutes.
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Candice Cheesman
c-c95@yahoo.comThe asparagus was overcooked and the lemon-butter sauce was too lemony.
Christopher Okoth
co82@hotmail.comThis recipe is a bit bland for my taste. I would add some salt and pepper to the asparagus before steaming.
Qaisar Waqar
w52@gmail.comI like to add a bit of garlic to the lemon-butter sauce for extra flavor.
Afroza Jannat Joly
afroza90@gmail.comThis is a great way to use up leftover asparagus.
Buhlale Mahasela
buhlalem91@hotmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Abigail Mcload
a-m@aol.comThis is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.
Demi Healy
d_healy@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon-butter sauce is amazing!
Sergio gufo
sergio.gufo62@gmail.comI love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but the flavors really come together.
Stella Ezeobi
s.ezeobi19@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish.
Muhammad Saqib
sm7@yahoo.comI made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the asparagus and the lemon-butter sauce.
AYDEN XCOCOX
x.a@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The asparagus is healthy and delicious, and the lemon-butter sauce is a nice touch.
M Alauddin
a87@aol.comI was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful this dish was. I usually find steamed asparagus to be a bit bland, but the lemon-butter sauce really made it pop.
Farah Ashour
farah.a94@hotmail.comI've tried many steamed asparagus recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. The asparagus is always cooked perfectly and the lemon-butter sauce is to die for.
Mudaheranwa Innocent
m_i21@yahoo.comSteamed asparagus is a simple but delicious dish that's perfect for a healthy side or light lunch. This recipe is easy to follow and the results are always great.