Fresh Asparagus with Buttered Almonds
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Fresh Asparagus with Buttered Almonds. Perfectly tender-crisp asparagus spears are blanched to maintain their vivid green hue, then tossed in a luxurious blend of golden, nutty almonds and rich, melted butter. A splash of fresh lemon juice adds a bright, tangy finish, while a touch of salt and pepper enhances every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy yet elegant dish is equally suited for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it alongside roasted meats, grilled fish, or as a stand-alone vegetarian delight that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 third cup sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Trim the woody ends off the asparagus by holding each spear and snapping it where it naturally breaks.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the asparagus and blanch for 2-3 minutes, or until bright green and tender-crisp.
Immediately transfer the asparagus to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking and preserve color. Drain and set aside once cooled.
In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
Add the sliced almonds to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Be careful not to burn them.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper.
Add the drained asparagus to the skillet, tossing gently to coat in the butter and almond mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes, just until warmed through.
Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter, spoon the buttered almonds over the top, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
659 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.4 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.5 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1197 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.1 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 19.6 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 257 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 1297 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
