5 T Butter,unsalted 1 T Fresh garlic,minced 2 lb Asparagus,prepared* 1 Hard boiled egg,fine chopped 3 T Fresh lemon juice Salt 1 Black pepper,freshly ground 2 t Fresh tarragon,fine chopped * - stems peeled and fiberous ends removed. 1. Heat butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and saute gently 1 minute; remove pan from heat. Reserve and keep warm. 2. Place asparagus in saucepan over medium heat. Add enough water to cover, simmer 3-5 minutes or until just tender. Remove from saucepan, pat dry and transfer to serving platter. Keep warm. 3. TO SERVE: Stir egg and lemon into reserved garlic butter. Pour over asparagus, season with salt and pepper and garnish with tarragon.
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