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.