Asparagus with Balsamico Butter

Ingredients

• 1 lb medium or large asparagus
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 Tbsp finely minced shallots or onions
• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Method

1. Peel and trim the asparagus. Place in a pan of boiling salted water and boil 7 to 10 minutes, depending on size. Immediately remove from the water and plunge into an ice-water bath until chilled. Drain and set aside.
2. Combine the butter, shallots and asparagus in a medium nonreactive saucepan. Place over medium heat and cook, tossing the asparagus in the butter, until the asparagus is hot, about 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat. Place the asparagus on a serving platter. Add the vinegar to the butter sauce in the pan. Pour over the asparagus and serve immediately.

Notes

Clipping. Yield: 4 servings.

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