Asparagus, Goat's Cheese, and warm Butter

Serves: To serve 4

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 15 mins

Ingredients

2¼ lb - Asparagus spears

3 oz - Unsalted butter

1 - Lemon

12 oz - Goat's Cheese

  - Salt and freshly-ground black pepper

Directions

1. Break or cut off the woody ends of the asparagus spears. Bring about 7.5cm (3") water to the boil in a saucepan and put the bases of the asparagus spears in the pan with the tops of the asparagus leaning against the side of the pan. Cook for about five minutes until tender, but still a little firm. (Actual cooking time will depend on the thickness of the stems).
2. Meanwhile, melt the butter and squeeze the juice from the lemon. Combine the two. Lift the asparagus from the pan and allow it to drain before dividing it between individual plates (or serve on a platter). Cut any rind from the cheese and break it into chunks, then scatter these over the top. Spinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper and pour some of the lemon butter over. Put any remaining butter in a small jug. Serve with fresh chunky bread for a great meal.