Beurre au citron

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Blanch the asparagus.
  2. 2Finish cooking the asparagus in a pan with butter and salt over medium heat.
  3. 3Stir in juice from one half lemon into the pan and bring it to a bubble.
  4. 4Pull out the asparagus and reserve it to the side.
  5. 5Turn off the heat.
  6. 6Stir in a few tablespoons of cold butter; the butter will emulsify with the lemon juice, thickening the liquid and making it creamy.
  7. 7Season with salt to taste.
  8. 8Serve plain or stir in some fresh herbs like dill or parsley.

Ingredients

  • asparagus
  • butter
  • salt
  • 0.5 half lemon juice
  • tablespoons cold butter
  • fresh herbs like dill or parsley

Equipment

pan

Tips

  • Adding more cold butter will make the sauce thicker.
  • You can stir in fresh herbs like dill or parsley for added flavor.