Description
Perfect Sautéed Asparagus: Crisp, Bright & Ready in Minutes
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter (or use more oil for dairy-free)
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: lemon wedges or zest for serving
Instructions
- Snap or cut off woody ends of asparagus. Rinse and pat dry.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm olive oil and butter until melted and shimmering.
- Add asparagus in a single layer. Cook 5–7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until tender-crisp and lightly browned.
- Stir in minced garlic during the last 1–2 minutes. Cook until fragrant (don’t let it burn).
- Season with salt and pepper. Finish with optional lemon juice or zest and serve hot.
Notes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg