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Asparagus with Orange Butter Sauce

Asparagus Recipe with Orange Butter Sauce

This asparagus recipe with delicious orange butter sauce is such an elegant dish that you will be surprised at how absolutely easy it is to make.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 38 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons orange rind, grated
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus
  • orange slices, peeled

Instructions
 

  • Combine the butter, orange rind and juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the mixture is reduced by half and slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Set the sauce aside and keep it warm.
  • Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus. Cook the asparagus, covered, in a small amount of boiling water for 6-8 minutes or until tender but still a touch crisp. Drain it well.
  • Arrange the asparagus on a serving plate. Pour the orange sauce over the asparagus. Garnish with orange slices if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 38kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 17mgPotassium: 274mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 911IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 2mg
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