Boiled Asparagus

Name: Boiled Asparagus
Ingredients: Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 pound medium or jumbo asparagus, trimmed; Unsalted butter

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Martha Stewart Test Kitchen

Updated on March 31, 2020

Servings:

4

Boiled asparagus is a simple, delicious side dish that goes with just about any main, especially during the spring. Try it with your favorite steak or chicken recipe.

Ingredients

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound medium or jumbo asparagus, trimmed
Unsalted butter

Directions

Bring 1 inch salted water to a boil in a large skillet. Add asparagus in one layer. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes for medium and 7 minutes for jumbo. Drain, and transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and top with a pat of butter.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living Television, April 2001, Martha Stewart Living Television, Episode 8311