Honey Lemon Asparagus takes this humble vegetable to the next level. Simple ingredients like rich honey, salty butter, citrusy lemon juice, syrupy balsamic vinegar, and tangy Worcestershire sauce come together to transform these veggies into an irresistible side dish! Best of all, this recipe is ready to go in just 15 minutes and makes 8 servings, so it’s perfect alongside your favorite protein for a quick, healthy dinner. Honey Lemon Asparagus will change the way you think about asparagus!
Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Directions
Step 1 –In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
Step 2 –Add the asparagus to the water and cook, uncovered, until they are crisp-tender, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 3 –Drain the asparagus and pat them dry.
Step 4 –In a small saucepan, combine the honey, the butter, the lemon juice, the sea salt, the balsamic vinegar, and the Worcestershire sauce and bring to a boil.
Step 5 –Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the sauce slightly thickens, about 2 minutes.
Step 6 –Transfer the asparagus to a large bowl.
Step 7 –Add the sauce to the asparagus and gently toss to coat.
Step 8 –Sprinkle the asparagus with the extra sea salt.
Step 9 –Serve.