Recipe Review and re-post - Asparagus with *Lemon* Butter

[Guest guest]

I had this for supper tonight and it was super-yummy. The flavor didn't really

work for me until I got the right balance of salt & pepper added.

 

Megan

 

Asparagus and Rice with Lime Butter

 

2 pounds fresh asparagus

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

juice of 1 lemon

freshly grated nutmeg

2 cups cooked white rice

salt and black pepper

 

In a deep wide frying pan cook asparagus in water over high heat until

spears are tender. Drain. Cut spears into thirds. Melt butter in frying

pan and add lemon juice. Grate in nutmeg. Add salt and black pepper.

Place asparagus in mixing bowl with rice. Pour sauce over and toss well.

Adjust seasoning to taste.

Serves 4.

[Guest guest]

This sounds delish - can't wait to try it

 

On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 8:57 PM, Megan <happiestgirl wrote:

 

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> I had this for supper tonight and it was super-yummy. The flavor didn't

> really work for me until I got the right balance of salt & pepper added.

>

> Megan

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> Asparagus and Rice with Lime Butter

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> 2 pounds fresh asparagus

> 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

> juice of 1 lemon

> freshly grated nutmeg

> 2 cups cooked white rice

> salt and black pepper

>

> In a deep wide frying pan cook asparagus in water over high heat until

> spears are tender. Drain. Cut spears into thirds. Melt butter in frying

> pan and add lemon juice. Grate in nutmeg. Add salt and black pepper.

> Place asparagus in mixing bowl with rice. Pour sauce over and toss well.

> Adjust seasoning to taste.

> Serves 4.

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