Asparagus With Lemon Butter Crumbs

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From Delia Smiths Vegetarian Collection. I add garlic to this so it is mentioned as an optional ingredient. If you prefer you can pan roast the asparagus instead of steaming them. Meant as a starter but can easily be served as a side dish.

by PetsRus·published 2006-02-21

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Vegetable

Servings

4 serving(s)

Total time

30 min

prep 20 min

Calories / serving

160 kcal

Ingredients (8)

serves

1 1/4 lbs fresh asparagusasparagus
1 tablespoon lemon juicelemon-juice
2 ounces butterbutter
1 1/2 ounces fresh white breadcrumbs (about 2 slices bread, crusts removed)bread
1 garlic clove, crushed (optional)garlic
1 finely grated lemon, zest oflemon
1 tablespoon lemon juicelemon-juice
salt & freshly ground black peppersalt-and-pepper

Instructions (8 steps)

01Wash the asparagus in cold water, then take each stalk in both hands and bend and snap off the woody end.
02Arrange the asparagus stalks in a steamer and steam over simmering water for 5-6 minutes, or until they feel tender when tested with a skewer, being careful not to overcook them.
03While the asparagus is cooking, heat 1 oz (25 g) of the butter in a frying pan, as soon as it is frothy, stir in the breadcrumbs, and garlic if using, and cook them, stirring constantly, until they're evenly browned and crispy.
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