Asparagus With Curry Butter

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon curry powder (see tip)
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 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

Recipe

• 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.