Fresh Asparagus with Tarragon Butter

Springtime means local, fresh asparagus. While there are many ways to prepare asparagus, we find that sometimes simple is best. Tarragon adds a sweet, almost fennel-like flavor, which pairs nicely with the fresh, sweet asparagus. This delightful dish is ready in just minutes.

We love spring for many reasons, but especially because that’s when local asparagus is in season! Asparagus is best when it’s fresh-picked because, just like corn, it begins to convert its sugars to starch from the moment it’s picked. So, the sooner you eat it after it’s picked the sweeter and more tender it will be, especially compared to asparagus that traveled a distance to the store.

Asparagus with tarragon butter

Fresh Asparagus with Tarragon Butter

Springtime means local, fresh asparagus. While there are many ways to prepare asparagus, we find that sometimes simple is best. Tarragon adds a sweet, almost fennel-like flavor, which pairs nicely with the fresh, sweet asparagus. This delightful dish is ready in just minutes. Serves about 4.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • 1 bunch locally grown asparagus
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp. butter at room temperature
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp. minced fresh tarragon

Instructions
 

  • Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus and discard.
  • In a small bowl mix together the butter and tarragon. Set aside.
  • Bring salted water to a boil in a large skillet. Add the asparagus and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes or until just tender. Drain and transfer to a serving dish and season with salt and pepper.
  • Dollop the butter mixture over the top of the asparagus. Gently toss the asparagus with the butter just before serving.
Keyword asparagus
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