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Swedish Steamed Asparagus with Dill Sauce

Name: Swedish Steamed Asparagus with Dill Sauce
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients: 1 pound green asparagus; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste

A classic Swedish side dish featuring tender asparagus topped with a creamy dill sauce.

10 minutes4 servings

Swedish Steamed Asparagus with Dill Sauce — Photo: W.carter · CC0

Method

Trim the asparagus and cut the ends off.
Place the asparagus in a steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 4-5 minutes until tender.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Stir in the heavy cream and dill, then season with salt and pepper.
Pour the sauce over the asparagus and serve immediately.

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