Steamed Asparagus with Olive Butter

Butter, garlic, lemon juice, and olives liven up simple steamed asparagus in this easy side dish recipe.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 152 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 4 pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter
• 0.5 teaspoon minced garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus cover, and steam until desired tenderness is achieved, 6 to 9 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in olives and lemon juice; heat thoroughly, but do not boil, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Step 3

Place steamed asparagus in a serving dish and pour sauce on top. Garnish with lemon zest and serve warm.