Peanut Free Steamed Asparagus with Olive Oil & Lemon
Fresh asparagus has a way of making any plate look effortless, and this steamed version delivers bright, clean flavor with almost no fuss. The spears come out tender but still vibrant green, then get a generous drizzle of good olive oil and a hit of fresh lemon juice that makes everything pop. A little sea salt and optional lemon zest round it out — simple ingredients doing exactly what they should. For anyone navigating store-bought sauces or seasoned blends that can hide unexpected allergens, this recipe is a breath of fresh air: every single ingredient is whole and straightforward. Steaming rather than roasting keeps the asparagus light and lets the citrus shine without competing flavors getting in the way. It comes together in minutes and works beautifully as a side dish alongside almost anything on the table.
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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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