5 tbsp butter,unsalted
1 tbsp fresh garlic,minced
2 lb asparagus,prepared*
1 hard boiled egg,fine chopped
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 salt
1 black pepper,freshly ground
2 tsp fresh tarragon,fine chopped
Directions
* - stems peeled and fiberous ends removed.
1. Heat butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and saute
gently 1 minute; remove pan from heat. Reserve and keep warm.
2. Place asparagus in saucepan over medium heat. Add enough water to
cover, simmer 3-5 minutes or until just tender. Remove from saucepan,
pat dry and transfer to serving platter. Keep warm.
3. TO SERVE: Stir egg and lemon into reserved garlic butter. Pour over
asparagus, season with salt and pepper and garnish with tarragon.
Servings: 4 servings
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