Steamed Asparagus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. small fresh asparagus
1/4 c. butter or margarine, melted

Preparation

Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
Remove scales with a vegetable peeler or knife, if desired.
Arrange asparagus in a steamer over boiling water.
Cover and steam 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Transfer to serving dish and drizzle with butter.