Asparagus With Curry Butter

JanuaryBride's Note:

Supposedly this easy side dish is vegetarian, low fat, low sodium, low carb, and heart healthy. They say it goes well with a grilled cheese or a grilled salmon. . .it truly works with a lot of different dishes. Recipe from Eating Well and placed here for safe keeping!

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 2.0 cups

• 2 teaspoons butter , melted
• 1 teaspoon curry powder (see Tip)
• ½ teaspoon lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 shallot , finely diced
• 1 lb asparagus , ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

Directions:

1. Combine butter, curry powder, lemon juice and salt in a small bowl, creating a curry butter.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes.
3. Add asparagus and cook, stirring, until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Stir the curry butter into the asparagus; toss to coat and serve.

Reviews

[CARML mama]

Thank you for posting this, I saw it also on Eating well and tried it - FABULOUS!!! I was so happy to save it for future use :) We had it with salmon and it really was a delicious twist for asparagus.