Asparagus with Tarragon Butter

Asparagus with Tarragon Butter

@tuduu

Asparagus with tarragon butter is a delicious spring side dish. Fresh asparagus is steamed and then dressed with a fragrant tarragon butter sauce. This simple and elegant dish is perfect for accompanying grilled meats and fish.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 10 min
Preparation: 15 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Asparagus800G
  • Butter125G
  • Chopped tarragon1Tablespoon
  • Saltto taste

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 4

    Clean the asparagus by scraping the lower part of the stalks with a knife, adjust their length, then tie them into bundles and boil them in a pot full of salted boiling water for about 15 minutes over moderate heat.

  2. STEP 2 OF 4

    Drain them when they are tender but still firm, let them drip, untie the bundles, and finally align the asparagus on a deep serving dish, preferably rectangular, arranging the tips all on the same side, then keep them warm.

  3. STEP 3 OF 4

    After that, place the butter in a small saucepan along with the chopped tarragon and let it heat over very low heat until it has completely melted.

  4. STEP 4 OF 4

    Remove the flavored butter from the heat before it starts to fry, pour it while still hot over the asparagus, and serve immediately.

Suggestions

  • Bowl

  • Small Bowl

  • Steamer

General Information

Origin

Italia

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)133.08
Carbohydrates (g)3.61
of which Sugars (g)2.97
Fat (g)11.39
of which Saturates (g)6.55
Protein (g)3.47
Fiber (g)1.88
  • Proteins
    3.47g·17%
  • Carbohydrates
    3.61g·18%
  • Fats
    11.39g·56%
  • Fibers
    1.88g·9%