Phantom Thread: Asparagus with Butter and Salt
As I think you know, Alma, I prefer my asparagus with oil and salt. Knowing this, you have prepared the asparagus with butter. Right now I’m just admiring my own gallantry for eating it the way you’ve prepared it.
WOODCOCK, PHANTOM THREAD
Phantom Thread: Asparagus with Butter and Salt
Phantom Thread: Asparagus with Butter and Salt inspired by the Oscar nominated film, Phantom Thread, starring Daniel Day-Lewis.
Ingredients
- 10 sprigs young asparagus trimmed of extra fat
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- salt as needed
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil over medium high heat. Once it comes to a boil, salt the water with a generous pitch of salt. Carefully add the asparagus and cook for 2-3 minutes, just until tender but still has a slight crunch.
- Immediately place the cooked asparagus into an ice bath to stop the cooking. Before serving, sauté the asparagus over medium high heat with a pad of butter.
- To serve, place the asparagus and served melted butter on the side. Season generously with salt.
