This steamed asparagus is tender, tasty, and so simple! Try using vinaigrette dressing in place of the butter, too.
Simply Steamed Asparagus
This steamed asparagus is tender, tasty, and so simple! Try using vinaigrette dressing in place of the butter, too.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus spears
- 1 teaspoon butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Place 3 cups water in the bottom half of a steamer pan set. Add butter and salt and bring to a boil.
- Trim dry ends off of asparagus. If spears are thick, peel them lightly with a vegetable peeler.
- Place asparagus spears in the top half of the steamer pan set. Steam until asparagus is tender, 5 to 10 minutes depending on thickness.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
If you don’t have a steamer pan set, you can use a steamer basket inserted into a large pot.
