Pistachio Free Steamed Asparagus with Olive Oil & Lemon
Fresh asparagus has a way of making any plate feel a little more special, and this steamed version lets the vegetable truly shine. The method is beautifully simple — a quick steam until the spears turn that vivid, grassy green, then a drizzle of good olive oil and a bright hit of lemon juice to finish. Sea salt ties everything together, and a little lemon zest on top adds an aromatic pop that takes it from weeknight side to dinner-party worthy. Because the ingredient list is so clean and straightforward, there's zero guesswork about what's actually on your plate — no sauces, no blended seasonings, no hidden surprises. It's the kind of dish that proves you don't need much to eat really, really well. Serve it immediately while the spears are still warm and glistening for the best texture and flavor.
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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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