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Sautéed Asparagus with Lemon & Thyme

By Danilo Alfaro, About.com

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Sautéed Asparagus with Lemon & Thyme

This simple sautéed asparagus dish is a fantastic accompaniment for poultry for seafood, and served with rice it makes a terrific meal all by itself.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus
  • ½ large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves, stripped from their stems
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 2 Tbsp dry white wine
  • Kosher salt, to taste

Preparation:

  1. Squeeze the juice of the lemon and set it aside.

  2. Trim off the bottom 1½ to 2 inches of woody stems at the bottom of the asparagus and discard them. Then cut the asparagus stalks into pieces ½ to 1 inch in length.

  3. Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed sauté pan over medium-high heat.

  4. Add the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until it turns slightly translucent.

  5. Add the wine and let it simmer for a minute or two until it reduces by about half.

  6. Add the asparagus and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until it's bright green and tender but firm to the bite.

  7. Add the thyme and half the lemon juice and cook for a minute.

  8. Season to taste with Kosher salt, add more lemon juice if needed, and serve right away.

Serves 4.
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