Asparagus

By gstark

Ingredients

• Bunch of asparagus
• Lemon

Preparation

Step 1

Tight buds
Larger are better
Green stalks

Cut off 1" and store upright in small amount of water in refrigerator. Remove rubber band.

Wet a paper towel - Sprinkle with salt
Roll up asparagus in paper towels

With seam side down microwave for 3 1/2 minutes.

500 oven
Double heavy foil and make larger than asparagus.
Spread asparagus and 1 tbsp olive oil.
Cook 5 minutes then stir.
Cook 5 more minutes.

Sprinkle with zest of lemon
1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp fresh nutmeg.