• 2-1/2 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/3 cup pecan halves
• 1 tsp. grated orange peel
• 1 tsp. orange juice
• 2-1/2 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/3 cup pecan halves
• 1 tsp. grated orange peel
• 1 tsp. orange juice
1. Place asparagus in a 10" skillet
2. Add enough water to cover
3. Bring to a boil
4. Cook over medium heat until asparagus is crisply tender, 5 to 7 minutes
5. Drain and set aside
6. Add butter to skillet and melt
7. Add pecans
8. Cook over medium heat until pecans are toasted, 1 to 2 minutes
9. Stir in orange peel and orange juice
10. Spoon mixture over cooked asparagus