Asparagus in Lemon Sauce

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Recipe provided by University of Illinois Extension.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh asparagus, tough ends broken off
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon peel
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

Directions

Cut asparagus into 2-inch pieces. Bring two cups water to a boil over high heat. Add asparagus, reduce heat and simmer until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. In same saucepan, combine olive oil, lemon peel and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Toss with warm asparagus. Serve warm. Garnish with lemon slices.
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