Asparagus With Parmesan Lemon Sauce

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 bunch fresh asparagus
• salt
• lemon pepper
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup melted butter

Recipe

• 1 wash asparagus under running water to remove any residue.
• 2 cut half inch off the bottom of each asparagus stalk.
• 3 bring one quart salted water to a rapid, rolling boil.
• 4 while water is coming to boil, melt butter in medim size bowl in microwave.
• 5 drop asparagus in boiling water.
• 6 watch close, boil asparagus only about 3-5 minutes.
• 7 asparagus will become a very vibrant green.
• 8 pull asparagus out of water and place in bowl containing butter.
• 9 season with salt, lemon pepper, and sprinkle with couple tablespoons of cheese.
• 10 toss to coat the asparagus with butter and seasonings.
• 11 plate asparagus, or place in serving bowl and top with remaining parmesan cheese (or to taste or visual appeal).