serves 6

Ingredients:

• bunch of asparagus
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp water
• lemon juice
• pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare the asparagus – snap off the woody ends near the base.
2. Heat the oil in a frypan, toss the asparagus through.
3. Fry on a medium heat, tossing from time to time.
4. Once nicely browned (around 7 mins) add the 1 tbs water and put a lid over the pan.
5. Steam for 4 minutes.
6. Serve with freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Optional: Add 1/2 tsp grated lemon rind when cooking