Asparagus With Lemon And Parmesan Butter

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These flavours go so well together!!

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Steps

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Mix together the butter , lemon zest and grated parmesan and season with garlic salt.

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Put to one side.

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Snap the asparagus 2-4 cm / -1in from the base of the stalks , the spears should naturally find their own breaking point.

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If the asparagus is particularly thick , trim away any tough-looking pointy ears on the stalk , as these can have a bitter taste.

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Place the asparagus in a wide saucepan or large , deep frying pan of rapidly boiling salted water , cook for 2-5 minutes depending on their thickness until just tender.

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Remove from the water with a slotted spoon and shake off any excess water.

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Place on a warm plate and sit the flavoured butter on top.

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Turn the asparagus so the butter is melting and oozing over every spear , then sprinkle over some sea salt.

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Ingredients

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butter, lemon, parmesan cheese, garlic salt, asparagus spears, sea salt