Servings | Prep Time | Cook Time |
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4 | 3 mins | 15 mins |
1. | Cut hard part of stems off and discard. Cut asparagus into 3 sections. Place in a pot of boiling water. Boil 4 minutes until bright green, crisp and tender. Remove, drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside while preparing sauce. |
2. | Place butter in a deep skillet or heavy saucepan and melt over medium-high heat. Add flour and turn heat to medium. Whisk until smooth. |
3. | Add garlic, lemon juice and milk. Thin sauce with water until a thin batter consistency. Whisking constantly bring to slow boil then immediately add asparagus back to sauce turn off heat and toss to coat. |
4. | Add salt and pepper to taste if desired. |
There are 69 calories in 1 serving of Lemon Butter Asparagus.
Calorie split: 19% fat, 53% carbs, 28% protein.
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Serving Size | 1 serving |