STEAMED ASPARAGUS
3 to 4 servings
Trim, above:
- 1 pound asparagus
Leave the spears whole or cut into 2-inch sections. If leaving whole, tie the spears into bunches with a piece of twine. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a deep pot. Place pieces in a steamer basket or stand bunches upright in the pot. Cover and steam until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
Transfer to a serving dish and serve with:
Or toss with:
- 2 to 4 tablespoons melted butter, extra-virgin olive oil, Brown Butter, or a vinaigrette
If desired, sprinkle over the top:
- (Buttered Bread Crumbs or Crispy Fried Shallots)
- (Chopped or riced Hard-Boiled Egg, finely sliced prosciutto or country ham, or crisp, crumbled bacon)