Asparagus With Lemon Butter Glaze

I know what your thinking. How is asparagus romantic? Well I will try and educate you on this. Read on people, read on...Our love affair with this member of the Lily family dates back hundreds of years. Asparagus "stirs up lust in man and woman," wrote English herbalist Nicholas Culpepper in the 17th century. In 19th-century France, bridegrooms were served three courses of the sexy spears at their prenuptial dinner. Apparently for a good reason: asparagus is a great source of potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamins A and C, and thiamin and folic acid. The latter is said to boost histamine production necessary for the ability to reach orgasm in both sexes. So are you blushing yet? Well I KNOW I will be making a run to the grocery store! What about you? Here is a yummy, easy way to prepare these sexy little spears!


INGREDIENTS:

1 lb	fresh asparagus
1/4 c	butter
1/2	lemon, juice and zest
	salt and pepper
	bacon bits for topping (optional)

DIRECTIONS:


1)Break tough stems off root end of asparagus. Cut asparagus into pieces about 1 1/4 inch long.

2)Heat butter over medium-low heat in saute pan until melted. Adjust heat down as necessary to prevent butter from browning. Saute asparagus in the butter about 5-7 minutes, until tender-crisp. 

 

3)Squeeze the juice of the lemon over the asparagus, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit 2-3 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper. May top with a little grated lemon zest if desired. Also good topped with a tablespoon or two of bacon bits.