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Asparagus Tips in Lemon Butter
Photo: Ernest Porzi

Asparagus Tips in Lemon Butter

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

156
Calories
6g
Protein
12g
Fat
11g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Asparagus 6 spears (90g) 27
Mushroom 1/2 cup sliced (35g) 15
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 12 asparagus spears
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 4 small wild mushrooms, thinly sliced
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Directions

1

Trim the tips from the asparagus, approximately the top 2 or 3 inches, saving the stalks for another use.

2

Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat and add the lemon juice. Add the mushrooms and sauté until they begin to darken and release their liquid, about 5 minutes.

3

Add the asparagus tips to the skillet and continue cooking for about 3 minutes, or until the asparagus are just tender. Serve at once.

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