Lemon Asparagus II

Lemon Asparagus II

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 8 mins
  • Servings: 2

    • About This Recipe

    “Simple, easy, quick and very tasty, put a bit of butter or margerine on the asparagus when you serve them if you want I don’t bother they are so flavorsome plain”

    Ingredients

  • 12stalksasparagus
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoonoregano
  • salt & pepper
  • butter ormargarine(optional)

    • Directions

  • Wash the asparagus and snap of the tough bottom stem.
  • Bring to a boil 1 1/2 cups water in a fairly large saucepan (large enough so the spears can lay flat).
  • Slice the lemon and put it in the pot along with the oregano and water.
  • When it is at a roiling boil put in the asparagus cover and cook 3 minutes.
  • The spears should be heated through but still crisp.

    • Reviews

  • “I’d never had asparagus with lemon and it was a wonderful change – word of advice … watch how much lemon you use :)”

  • “Our local super had a sale on asparagus and I decided to try this recipe Friday night.The lemon and oregano gave the asparagus a surprisingly wonderful flavor.The asparagus was a side dish to my Oven Baked Maine Fish.Will definite keep it in my recipe file.Thanks, Bergy!”

  • “My favourite veggie and my favourite flavour, how could you go wrong!!Wonderfull bergy, thanks for sharing, used imported asparagus, can’t wait for the wonderful fresh local asparagus, come spring!!”

  • “Nice, easy way to dress up asparagus.Lemon and oregano are a nice subtle touch.”

  • “We really enjoyed the subtle lemon oregano flavor, and the asparagus was cooked for just the right amount of time.I did use fresh oregano from the garden.Yum.Will do this again.”

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