Ingredients for - Steamed Asparagus with Olive Butter

1. Fresh asparagus, trimmed 2 pounds
2. Unsalted butter ¼ cup
3. Minced garlic ½ teaspoon
4. Pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced 4
5. Lemon juice 1 teaspoon
6. Salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 pinch
7. Lemon zest (Optional) ½ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Steamed Asparagus with Olive Butter

1 . Stage

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus cover, and steam until desired tenderness is achieved, 6 to 9 minutes.

2 . Stage

Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in olives and lemon juice; heat thoroughly, but do not boil, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

3 . Stage

Place steamed asparagus in a serving dish and pour sauce on top. Garnish with lemon zest and serve warm.