Almond Asparagus

Ingredients

• 2 pounds asparagus fresh
• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 1 tablespoon juice of lemon 
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 0.8 cup slivered almonds toasted

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Cook asparagus in boiling water to cover 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
2. Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add asparagus, and saut 3 to 5 minutes. Toss asparagus with lemon juice and remaining ingredients.