Description
A very fast recipe for tender asparagus coated in rich garlic butter, ready in fifteen minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the asparagus by snapping off the tough, woody ends.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and let it melt completely.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
- Add the trimmed asparagus to the skillet. Toss to coat the spears evenly with the garlic butter.
- Sauté the asparagus, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until the asparagus is bright green and tender-crisp.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use brown butter by cooking the butter until the milk solids turn golden brown before adding the garlic.
- If your asparagus spears are very thick, you may need to add 1-2 minutes to the cooking time.
- You can substitute olive oil for half the butter for a lighter flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 20