Asparagus With Tarragon Butter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
grated lemon, rind of
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and black pepper

Preparation

Trim woody ends from asparagus.
Place the asparagus in a large frying pan with about 1 inch of boiling water.
Cover with lid and cook for about 6-8 minutes, until the asparagus is tender but still firm.
Drain well.
Arrange the asparagus spears on a warmed serving dish.
Make the tarragon butter by creaming together the remaining ingredients; heat it gently and pour over asparagus.
Serve at once.