ASPARAGUS AMANDINE
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
3/4 pound asparagus, trimmed
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted lightly
fresh lemon juice to taste
Cut asparagus diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces. In a skillet measuring about 10 inches across top simmer asparagus in water and butter, uncovered, until asparagus is crisp-tender and liquid is reduced to a glaze, about 3 minutes. Stir in almonds, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
Serves 2.
Gourmet
April 1994
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