Sautéed Asparagus Recipe
You are going to love this tasty and easy Sauteed Asparagus Recipe. It will quickly become your go to summer side dish recipe.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 123kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ lbs asparagus spears trimmed and cut in 1-2 inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or lemon pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Heat the oil and melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Reduce the heat and add the garlic, cooking for 1 minute while stirring.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese.
Notes
- Look for good quality fresh asparagus stalks that have a nice dark green color, look plump and not shriveled, and have clean, crisp (not soft or slimy) tips.
- Trim the tough ends off the bottom of the asparagus. I usually trim about 1 1/2 inches off the bottom of each stalk.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan Cheese for the best flavor.
- Other seasonings and fresh herbs to work with include red pepper flakes, basil, parsley, dill, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, and balsamic vinegar.
- For a change of pace, try pine nuts, chopped almonds, lemon zest, or feta cheese.
- Plan on serving this dish fairly promptly, as it is best served warm while it is just a teeny bit crisp. If desired, serve with a fresh lemon wedge for a spritz of fresh lemon juice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
Nutrition
Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1270IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg