This is a beautiful, great tasting side-dish that works with just about any main course. The crunchy snap of the asparagus holds up well with the lemon juice and butter, and the almonds make for a great, flavorful addition.
ALMOND ASPARAGUS
2 pounds fresh asparagus
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Cook asparagus in boiling water to cover 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add asparagus, and sauté 3 to 5 minutes. Toss asparagus with lemon juice and remaining ingredients.
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I was born and raised in South Philadelphia, now living in the Philly 'burbs of Drexel Hill. I enjoy sharing traditional (and personally updated) Italian American recipes and the family stories that go along with them.
Although I am not a professional chef, nor do I have any formal training or professional experience, I've always had a passion for cooking. My skills are very old school. It's not often that I deal with exact measurements. This is the reason why I cook and my wife bakes. I grew up with "a pinch of this," "some of that," "a little more over there!!!" It's a skill that most Italians and Italian-Americans pride ourselves on. I will, however, do my best to give you the most accurate measurements possible.
Are all of the recipes original? Hardly. Are they award winning? Possibly. Are they worth sharing? Absolutely! Many of the recipes have been passed on from others. With just a few twists and turns, I've turned them into my own little children. I will be sure to acknowledge where the original recipes came from as best I could remember. I hope you enjoy these recipes, and I encourage you to twist and turn them into your own little children as well!
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