Asparagus with Mint Butter

You'll have more than enough mint butter for the tender asparagus. Try melting a bit over lamb chops or fresh peas — classic partners for the herb.

1 recipe Mint Butter
1 lb asparagus, trimmed
sea salt
black pepper, freshly cracked
mint leaves, for garnish

Make the butter: Melt butter with mint, ½ tsp. salt, and ¼ tsp. pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat until just bubbling around edges.

Make the asparagus: Cook asparagus in a pot of salted boiling water until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Drain.

Drizzle a few Tbsp. mint butter over asparagus, and toss gently to coat. Garnish with mint leaves.

Makes 8 servings.

Cook’s Note: Mint butter can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.