Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus (medium thickness (about 20 spears))
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or 1/4 teaspoon of fine salt)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instruction

  • Pour 1 inch of water into a saucepan. Fit a steamer basket into the saucepan. Bring the water to a boil.
  • Chop off about an inch from the bottom of the asparagus. There's generally no need to peel them since we're using medium-thickness spears, but if some of the spears are very thick or woody, go ahead and peel the bottom.
  • Once the water has boiled, place the asparagus in the steamer basket. Cover and steam until the asparagus are just barely tender, about 5 minutes. Thinner spears will require just 3 minutes of steaming.
  • Immediately remove the asparagus from the steamer and transfer it to a serving platter. Drizzle it with melted butter and lemon juice, and sprinkle with kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Serve immediately.