STEAMED ASPARAGUS

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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 9m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/4 cup water
1 pound fresh asparagus, 1 to 1 1/2 inches cut off the bottom
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Pour or spritz the water onto 4 paper towels. Spread out the paper towels and lay the asparagus on top of the dampened towels. Sprinkle with the salt. Roll up the asparagus in the dampened towels. Lay the bundle, seam side down, in the microwave. Microwave on high until the asparagus is just crisp tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the microwave using tongs and carefully unwrap. Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately.

Kane Sherer
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the lemon-butter sauce was a delicious accompaniment.


Rudi Daniels
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The asparagus is cooked perfectly and the lemon-butter sauce is a delicious addition.


Ashfaq Ishaq
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The asparagus is always tender and flavorful, and the lemon-butter sauce is the perfect complement.


J kayz music UG
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This recipe is a great way to enjoy fresh asparagus. The asparagus is cooked perfectly and the lemon-butter sauce is a delicious addition.


Fan kid252 Roblox
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the lemon-butter sauce was a delicious accompaniment.


Islam Gjurra
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The asparagus is cooked perfectly and the lemon-butter sauce is a delicious addition.


Asho Bhudram
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The asparagus is always tender and flavorful, and the lemon-butter sauce is the perfect complement.


Adam Zerrouki
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This recipe is a great way to enjoy fresh asparagus. The asparagus is cooked perfectly and the lemon-butter sauce is a delicious addition.


Ay Fatihi
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I love this recipe! The asparagus is always cooked perfectly and the lemon-butter sauce is so flavorful. I've made this recipe many times and it's always a hit.


Benton Pierre
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This is a simple but delicious recipe. The asparagus was tender and flavorful, and the lemon-butter sauce was a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.


IMMANUEL THE GOVERNOR
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the lemon-butter sauce was a delicious accompaniment. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Rambiswash Sah
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I followed the recipe exactly and the asparagus turned out perfectly. It was tender and flavorful, and the lemon-butter sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


John Vanklei
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The asparagus was tender and flavorful, and the lemon-butter sauce was a nice touch.


Parbati Paneru
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I was a bit skeptical about steaming asparagus, but this recipe proved me wrong. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and had a lovely flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Sadiya Farjana
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This recipe was easy to follow and the asparagus turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Shah Faisal official
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I've tried many steamed asparagus recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The lemon juice and butter add a delicious flavor that really enhances the asparagus.


Anabiya Naboo
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This steamed asparagus recipe is a game-changer! The asparagus turned out perfectly tender and flavorful. I loved the simplicity of the dish, and it was a great way to enjoy the freshness of the asparagus.