Asparagus With Toasted Walnut Butter

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 lbs fresh asparagus
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
• 1 tablespoon walnut oil, if desired
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 wash asparagus; snap off tough stem ends. in large skillet or dutch oven, bring 1 inch of lightly salted water to a boil. arrange asparagus spears evenly in skillet. cover; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. drain.
• 2 meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine butter and walnuts. cook over low heat until butter browns and walnuts are toasted, watching carefully to prevent butter from burning. stir in oil and salt.
• 3 arrange hot asparagus on large serving platter. top with walnut butter.