3 lb. asparagus
Water
3/4 c. butter
2 tbsp. lemon juice
3/4 tsp. marjoram
3/4.c chopped pistachio nuts

In a 5 quart pan, cook asparagus 5 to 8 minutes. Drain and arrange on serving platter. Melt butter with remaining ingredients in microwave until it sizzles. Pour over asparagus.