Asparagus with Cream Sauce
Do you love Asparagus? Looking for a new way to prepare your asparagus? This asparagus with cream sauce is a very simple recipe to prepare. You will need fresh asparagus, lemon, and a few more ingredients to make this lovely side dish.
Ingredients
| Unsalted butter | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Finely chopped shallots | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Asparagus | 1 Pound , trimmed | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Black pepper | To Taste , freshly cracked | |
| Heavy cream | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Fresh lemon juice | 1 Tablespoon |
Directions
MAKING
In a pan, heat the butter and add in shallots. Sauté for a few minutes.
Add in the asparagus and stir for a few minutes. Season with salt and pepper and toss.
Pour heavy cream and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
When asparagus is about to be done just season with fresh lemon juice.
SERVING
Garnish with lemon slice and serve.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 317Calories from Fat 277
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31 g47.7%
Saturated Fat 19 g95%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 269 mg11.21%
Total Carbohydrates 8 g2.7%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 4 g8%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
