Lemon Asparagus II
"Simple, easy, quick and very tasty, put a bit of butter or margerine on the asparagus when you serve them if you want I don't bother they are so flavorsome plain"
photo by Outta Here
- Ready In:
- 8mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Serves:
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2
ingredients
directions
- Wash the asparagus and snap of the tough bottom stem.
- Bring to a boil 1 1/2 cups water in a fairly large saucepan (large enough so the spears can lay flat).
- Slice the lemon and put it in the pot along with the oregano and water.
- When it is at a roiling boil put in the asparagus cover and cook 3 minutes.
- The spears should be heated through but still crisp.
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Reviews
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I'd never had asparagus with lemon and it was a wonderful change - word of advice ... watch how much lemon you use :) -
Our local super had a sale on asparagus and I decided to try this recipe Friday night. The lemon and oregano gave the asparagus a surprisingly wonderful flavor. The asparagus was a side dish to my Oven Baked Maine Fish. Will definite keep it in my recipe file. Thanks, Bergy! -
My favourite veggie and my favourite flavour, how could you go wrong!! Wonderfull bergy, thanks for sharing, used imported asparagus, can't wait for the wonderful fresh local asparagus, come spring!! -
Nice, easy way to dress up asparagus. Lemon and oregano are a nice subtle touch.
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We really enjoyed the subtle lemon oregano flavor, and the asparagus was cooked for just the right amount of time. I did use fresh oregano from the garden. Yum. Will do this again.
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