The nuts add a great flavor to the tender asparagus. Quick, easy and elegant!
Ingredients: [‘asparagus’, ‘butter’, ‘fresh lemon juice’, ‘dried marjoram’, ‘pistachio nut’]
Quantity of Ingredients: [“3 lbs asparagus, tough ends snapped off “,”3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine”,”2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice”,”3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram”,”3/4 cup pistachio nut, chopped “]
Number of Servings: 8
Steps: [‘In a 5 to 6 quart pan, cook asparagus, uncovered, in boiling water to cover until just barely tender when pierced, 5-8 minutes.’, ‘Meanwhile, melt butter with lemon juice, marjoram and pistachios until sizzling.’, ‘Drain asparagus well and arrange on serving platter.’, ‘Pour sauce over the cooked asparagus.’]