Macadamia Free Steamed Asparagus with Olive Oil & Lemon
Fresh asparagus gets the treatment it deserves here — steamed just until bright green and tender, then finished with a generous drizzle of good olive oil and a squeeze of real lemon juice. The result is clean, vibrant, and genuinely satisfying without a single unnecessary ingredient getting in the way. A pinch of sea salt ties everything together, and if you have a lemon on hand, the optional zest adds a fragrant citrus punch that takes the whole dish up a notch. This is the kind of side that looks effortlessly elegant on a dinner table but comes together in under ten minutes. Because the ingredient list is so short and straightforward, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden nuts lurking in a sauce or seasoning blend. It pairs beautifully with grilled fish, roasted chicken, or honestly just a crusty piece of bread — simple food done right.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb fresh asparagus, tough ends snapped off
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pour about 1 inch of water into a large skillet or wide saucepan and set a steamer basket inside. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Arrange the asparagus in the steamer basket in a single layer. Cover and steam until the spears are bright green and just tender when pierced at the thickest point with a paring knife, 4–6 minutes for medium spears or 6–7 minutes for thick spears.
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