Healthy and Flavorful Steamed Asparagus with Olive Butter Recipe

Enjoy a fresh and tasty side dish with this simple recipe for steamed asparagus drizzled with a savory olive butter. The combination of tender asparagus and flavorful olive butter will elevate any meal.

Ingredients

• 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed
• 4 tablespoons of butter
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh lemon juice for garnish

Directions

1. Fill a large pot with water and place a steamer basket inside.
2. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
3. Add the asparagus to the steamer basket and cover with a lid.
4. Steam the asparagus for 3-5 minutes or until tender.
5. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
6. Add the olive oil and minced garlic, and sauté until the garlic is fragrant.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Transfer the steamed asparagus to a serving dish and drizzle with the olive butter mixture.
9. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the asparagus before serving.
10. Enjoy your steamed asparagus with olive butter as a delectable side dish!

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