Simple Steamed Asparagus

🧂 Ingredients

• 3 lb Fresh Asparagus
• 3 cups water

Instructions

• 1 First, measure out the water with a measuring cup and set out the tools and
  asparagus.
• 2 Then, prepare a cutting board and a good kitchen knife.
• 3 Next, use the knife to cut off about 1.5 inches of the asparagus ends.
• 4 Check to make sure the asparagus will fit inside the steamer insert. If not,
  just cut them all in half.
• 5 Pour the water into a steam pot, cover, and bring it to a boil.
• 6 Then, place a steamer insert in the pot.
• 7 Place the asparagus inside the steamer insert and cover with the lid.
• 8 Steam the asparagus on medium heat for 5 minutes.
• 9 Check to make sure the asparagus stalks are cooked all the way through but are
  still a little bit crunchy and not soggy.
• 10 Finally, transfer the steamed asparagus to a plate and serve with fresh lemon
  wedges, homemade Hollandaise Sauce, and your favorite protein like my easy
  Oven-Baked Lobster Tails!

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