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Asparagus with Olive and Orange Butter

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Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 lb asparagus, ends snapped off and discarded
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 to 3 teaspoons black olive paste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut asparagus into 2-inch-long pieces and cook in a wide 4-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until just crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain in a colander.

    Step 2

    Melt butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat, then whisk in juice and olive paste (to taste) until blended. Add asparagus and salt and pepper to taste, tossing to coat.

TagsAsparagusVegetableOliveOrangeCitrusFruitSideDinnerNut FreeVegetarianGluten FreeKetoQuickEasyGourmet
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