Instructions: To prepare asparagus tips of uniform length, bend each spear by hand, breaking them wherever they snap easily. Set tips aside. Trim tips diagonally into 1 1/2 inch pieces, saving bottom ends and trimmings for another purpose

Pour boiling water to the depth of 1/2 inch in large frying pan. Add asparagus tips in a single layer. Cook, uncovered, over heat until tips are tender when pierced with a fork (two to four minutes).

Drain and set aside.

Melt butter in a second frying pan; add several squeezes of fresh lemon juice and nutmeg.

Add drained asparagus tips; toss to coat. Serve at once.

Serves 2

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