Asparagus With Lemon Butter
["1/4 c. sliced almonds", "2 Tbsp. butter or margarine", "1/4 c. water", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1 1/2 lb. fresh asparagus spears", "1/4 c. butter", "1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind", "2 Tbsp. lemon juice"]
["Combine sliced almonds and 2 tablespoons butter in a pie plate.", "Microwave at High for 3 to 3 1/2 minutes, or until almonds are lightly toasted, stirring once.", "Drain and set aside.", "Combine water and salt in a 12 x 8 x 2-inch casserole.", "Snap off tough ends of asparagus.", "Remove scales from stalks with a knife or vegetable peeler, if desired.", "Arrange asparagus in casserole with thick stem ends toward the outside.", "Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap; microwave at High for 6 to 7 minutes, or until crisp-tender, giving dish a half turn after 3 minutes.", "Let asparagus stand 3 minutes."]
["almonds", "butter", "water", "salt", "fresh asparagus spears", "butter", "lemon rind", "lemon juice"]