Asparagus with Orange Herb Butter (Recipe)

Ingredients

225g (8 oz) thin asparagus, tough ends trimmed off

4 tbsp fresh-squeeze orange juice

3 tbsp cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

1 tsp orange zest, finely grated

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1/2 tsp chopped fresh chives

Steps

1.  In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the asparagus spears for about 1 minute or until just done.  (They should be tender and a vibrant green.)  Drain and arrange on a platter; keep warm.

2.  Heat the orange juice in a small saute pan over medium heat until reduced by half.  Take the pan off the heat and swirl in the butter a little bit at a time until the sauce thickens.  Season the sauce with the orange zest, salt and pepper and chopped chives.  Pour the sauce over the asparagus and serve immediately.

From : Low-Carbo Cooking