Asparagus bundles with saffron and lemon butter

For a sophisticated side dish, add saffron lemon butter to tender asparagus.

Recipe «Asparagus bundles with saffron and lemon butter» presented in category Recipes / Vegetarian, to prepare this dish you will need no more 5 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 150g butter, softened, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/4 tsp saffron threads, Salt & freshly ground black pepper, 6 bunches asparagus, woody ends trimmed .

Ingredients:

• 150g butter, softened 
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 
• 1/4 tsp saffron threads 
• Salt & freshly ground black pepper 
• 6 bunches asparagus, woody ends trimmed 

Instructions

1. Place the butter, lemon juice and saffron in the bowl of a food processor, season with salt and pepper, and process until well combined. Place a 20cm-square piece of foil on a clean work surface. Spoon the butter mixture along 1 edge of the foil. Roll up to form a log and enclose butter mixture. Twist the ends of the foil to seal and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to set.
2. Divide the asparagus into 10 even portions. Use unwaxed white kitchen string to secure. Remove foil from butter and cut into 10 even slices.
3. Place asparagus in a bamboo steamer over a wok of simmering water (make sure the base of the steamer doesn't touch the water). Steam for 3-5 minutes or until bright green and tender crisp. Remove string from bundles. Top with a slice of butter and serve with turkey.