Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 lemon (into 1/8" slices)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 1/2 pounds )
  • salt and pepper

Instruction

  • Wash asparagus and trim the tough ends.
  • Coat the lemon slices on one side with the oil. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add in the lemon slices and cook until the lemon is softened and a little char has formed. Remove lemon and set aside.
  • Turn heat to medium. To the same pan, add the butter, and let the butter brown and bubble. Add in the asparagus, and shake the pan a few times to coat the asparagus. Lay the lemon slices on top of the asparagus. Cover with lid and cook for 3 minutes, occasionally giving the pan a little shake.
  • Uncover, and cook an additional 8-10 minutes, until the asparagus are cooked through and still bright green. Season with salt and pepper.