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Asparagus Sauteed in Butter and Mustard

Tender, crisp, bursting with flavor asparagus. Quick to make.
Course vegetable
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb asparagus tough ends broken off
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • pinch kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over high heat.
  2. Add asparagus and cook (dry) for one minute.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and add butter.
  4. When butter has started to brown, add mustard and lemon juice.
  5. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, turning asparagus periodically, until tender but still firm inside.
  6. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.