Amazing Asparagus
I was never an asparagus eater until I was in my 40’s. Someone mentioned a recipe similar to this one, and I tried it. I have played with this recipe for about 6 years and it is just about the tastiest vegetable dish I have eaten.
Amazing Asparagus
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Asparagus steamed, then sautéed with bacon fat, butter, garlic and lemon.
Course:
Side Dish
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 bunch Asparagus
- ½ cup Butter portioned
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 slice bacon thick cut in half
- 1 large lemon halted
- Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
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Cut bottom ends of asparagus and discard. Steam asparagus in steamer until all asparagus is sweating, has turned dark green and is still slightly crunch.
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In two cast iron skillets, melt ¼ cup (each) of butter and add ½ slice of bacon and minced garlic.
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Once asparagus is steamed and butter is just sizzling, move asparagus to skillets. Using a pair of tongs, keep the asparagus moving in the skillet to ensure an even cook.
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Once asparagus is just soft (about 5 minutes), squeeze the juice of ½ lemon over all the asparagus and rotate once again with tongs. Sprinkle with fresh grated parmesan cheese.
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Serve Hot with lemon available.
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