How to Cook Asparagus in a Skillet | Easy & Delicious Recipe
Easy Sautéed Asparagus really is as simple as the recipe name implies, just a basic stovetop recipe that's ready in no time! Seasoned with butter and garlic, it's ready in less than 15 minutes for tender, crisp asparagus that goes well with everything.
Servings: 5
Equipment
- large skillet It's a bit of a splurge, but it'll last you a lifetime!
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 1-2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced (about 1 heaping teaspoon)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the asparagus by washing them and trimming 1-2 inches off the bottom, depending on how tough the bottoms are.
- Heat butter or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- When butter is melted, add garlic and give it a quick stir to combine.
- Add the prepared asparagus. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender (5-9 minutes depending on how big the spears are).
- Add salt and pepper to taste and serve right away.
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Notes
- All of the asparagus stalks need to be touching the bottom of the pan so if your pan doesn't allow this, cook them in batches as needed.
- Asparagus is great with chicken so try serving it with these Baked Chicken Legs!
- Freshly grated Parmesan over the top of the cooked asparagus is excellent.
- Cut the garlic down by half if you aren't a fan of that flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 of 5 servings | Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 791IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg
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