Name: Braised Asparagus
Ingredients: 3 tb Unsalted butter; 2 lb Medium asparagus spears; tough ends removed; Fine sea salt; to taste; Freshly ground pepper; to taste; Coarse see salt; to taste

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Asparagus, Bobbie not, Side dishes	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3	tb	Unsalted butter
2	lb	Medium asparagus spears; tough ends removed
		Fine sea salt; to taste
		Freshly ground pepper; to taste
		Coarse see salt; to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large skillet, melt butter over Medium heat. Add asparagus and shake
the skillet unitl they fall into a single layer on th bottom of the pan.
Raise the heat slightly and cook until the butter starts to sizzle, 1-2
minutes. Season with fine sea salt and pepper. Reduce heat to Low. With a
spatula, rotate the asparagus as they cook, turning them so they brown
slightly on all sides. Cook for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until
tender. Taste for seasoning. With a slotted spoon, gently transfer the
asparagus to a platter. Sprinkle with a small amount of coarse sea salt.
Serve immediately
Serves 6.
Per serving: 89 calories, 16 mg. cholesterol., 6.4 grams fat, 4 mg. sodium,
3.5 grams protein, 7 grams carbohydrate. Lansing State Journal, 4-20-98 MC
formatting by [email protected]
Recipe by: Lansing State Journal, Gannett New Service, Corydon Ireland
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by Roberta Banghart <[email protected]> on May
13, 1998

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