Pan Fried Asparagus ~
Fresh asparagus spears sauteed with olive oil, butter, garlic, and simple seasonings. A light, fresh, and easy 10-minute vegetable side dish that pairs well with a variety of cuisines.
How to choose the best asparagus:
You want bright green asparagus with firm stalks that stand on their own with no wilting.
Look for medium-size asparagus with tightly closed tips and stalks that are no larger 1/2-inch in diameter.
How do you trim asparagus?
Trimming asparagus is the process or removing the tough, woody ends and slimming down the stalks, if needed.
An easy way to tell where to cut the asparagus is to look for the point where the coloring of the stalk begins to fade towards white.
It’s not an exact science. I usually keep the stalks bundled or line them up on a cutting board and give them one good whack altogether.
How do you know when asparagus is cooked?
It will be crisp-tender and bright green in color.
Once the color intensifies, grab a stalk out of the pan and take a bite. You’ll know when it’s to your liking.
More easy side dishes:
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
How to cook asparagus in a pan:
STEP ONE: Heat the oil and butter. Add the olive oil and butter to a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter is melted, add the asparagus.
STEP TWO: Saute the asparagus. Cook for 3-5 minutes (exact time will vary depending on the thickness of your stalks), turning frequently until crisp-tender.
STEP THREE: Add the garlic. Turn the heat down to low. Add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute.
STEP FOUR: Season and serve. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.
What to serve with asparagus?
Pan-fried asparagus is so versatile and I especially love it with brunch foods like Tofu Benedict Florentine or Vegan Crab Melts.
Enjoy!
Pan Fried Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Add the olive oil and butter to a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter is melted, add the asparagus.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes (exact time will vary depending on the thickness of your stalks), turning frequently until crisp-tender.
- Turn the heat down to low. Add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.
Anthony Pandolfino
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