Asparagus with Lemon Butter by mhenry01

Source: Ready for Dinner

Ingredients

Coarse salt ground pepper 1 1/2 pounds trimmed asparagus 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Bring 2-inches salted water to boil in a wide (10-inch) sauce pan or skillet.
2. Place asparagus in sauce pan; cook until just tender, 5-8 minutes; drain well in colander.
3. Return asparagus to pan; toss with butter, lemon zest and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper