Asparagus With Lemon

Ingredients

• 2 pounds asparagus fresh
• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 0.3 cup juice of lemon 
• 8 servings parmesan cheese fresh shaved
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• frying pan
• peeler

Directions

1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus; remove scales from stalks with a vegetable peeler, if desired.
2. Cook asparagus in boiling water to cover 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; stir in lemon juice and salt.
4. Add asparagus; cook just until heated.
5. Transfer to a platter.
6. Drizzle with sauce; sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese.
7. Serve immediately.