How to Boil Asparagus

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Buy a healthy batch.. Wash the asparagus.. Trim the asparagus.

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Steps

1

Buy a healthy batch.

Step 1

Buy a healthy batch.

2

Wash the asparagus.

Step 2

Wash the asparagus.

3

Trim the asparagus.

Step 3

Trim the asparagus.

4

Scrape off the scales.

Step 4

Scrape off the scales.

5

Store the asparagus until you're ready to start cooking.

Step 5

Store the asparagus until you're ready to start cooking.

6

Get a large skillet or frying pan.

Step 6

Get a large skillet or frying pan.

7

Lay your asparagus in the pan.

Step 7

Lay your asparagus in the pan.

8

Fill the pan with enough water to just cover the asparagus.

Step 8

Fill the pan with enough water to just cover the asparagus.

9

Add a pinch or two of salt for flavor.

Step 9

Add a pinch or two of salt for flavor.

10

Bring the water to a boil.

Step 10

Bring the water to a boil.

11

Allow the asparagus to simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 11

Allow the asparagus to simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.

12

Drain the water.

Step 12

Drain the water.

13

Serve your asparagus.

Step 13

Serve your asparagus.

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