Asparagus in Tarragon Butter with Herbed Vinegar
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Vegetables- Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, tough ends snapped off
- 1 cup butter
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon
- 3 Tbsp. Herbed Vinegar:
- 1 cup white wine or apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs such as tarragon, basil rosemary and thyme
- Dash hot sauce such as Tabasco
Directions
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Steam or roast asparagus until crisp-tender.
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Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cook the butter with the tarragon leaves over medium-low heat until the butter turns golden brown. Remove from heat, stir in herbed vinegar and hot sauce. Drizzle over asparagus and serve immediately.
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Herbed Vinegar:
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In a small saucepan, combine the Vinegar and herbs and cook 5 minutes. Strain, discarding solids. Use immediately. Store leftover sauce in small glass jar in the refrigerator.
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makes 1 cup