Categories: Vegetables- Asparagus

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Peel and trim asparagus. Place in a pan of boiling salted water and boil 7 to 10 minutes, depending on size. Immediately remove from water and plunge into ice water until chilled. Drain and set aside.

2. Combine butter, shallots and asparagus in a medium-size non-aluminum saucepan. Cook over medium heat, tossing asparagus in butter, until hot, about 5 minutes.

3. Place asparagus on a serving platter. Stir vinegar into butter sauce in pan. Pour over asparagus and serve immediately.

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