Phantom Thread: Asparagus with Butter and Salt
Phantom Thread: Asparagus with Butter and Salt inspired by the Oscar nominated film, Phantom Thread, starring Daniel Day-Lewis.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
- 10 sprigs young asparagus trimmed of extra fat
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- salt as needed
Bring a pot of water to a boil over medium high heat. Once it comes to a boil, salt the water with a generous pitch of salt. Carefully add the asparagus and cook for 2-3 minutes, just until tender but still has a slight crunch.
Immediately place the cooked asparagus into an ice bath to stop the cooking. Before serving, sauté the asparagus over medium high heat with a pad of butter.
To serve, place the asparagus and served melted butter on the side. Season generously with salt.