Asparagus with Lemon Sauce

Asparagus is really tasty all by itself. However, if you want to dress it up a little big this simple sauce makes it delicious.

1 pound asparagus spears
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon

Snap off and discard woody base from fresh asparagus. Cook asparagus in a small amount of lightly salted boiling water for 3-5 minute or until crisp-tender. Drain well; and throw into an ice-water bath. Then put asparagus on serving dish. Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in cornstarch. Add water, lemon juice, bouillon, and a dash of pepper. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Spoon sauce over asparagus.