Pan-fried asparagus is a quick, easy, and delicious vegetable side dish that's cooked to perfection with minimal ingredients! Tasty asparagus spears are tossed in olive oil, butter, salt, and pepper, then simmered with minced garlic until fork-tender. Serve them nice and hot with your favorite main course for an easy weeknight meal everyone will enjoy!
1½-2lbsasparagus(washed and ends trimmed, *see notes)
¼teaspooneach, salt & pepper(to taste)
2teaspoongarlic(minced)
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Instructions
Heat the oil and melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter is bubbling, add the asparagus and season with salt and pepper.
Stir the asparagus while it cooks, until it begins to get fork-tender and is close to your desired level of tenderness, about 8-10 minutes. Add the minced garlic and fry with the asparagus for the last minute before serving.
Remove from the heat when done and serve immediately.
Notes
One bundle of asparagus is typically 1½-2 pounds in weight, so once the ends are snapped or trimmed off, the weight will be slightly less.
If you like your asparagus super tender, cover the skillet with a lid while cooking in between stirring.
Add some grated Parmesan when add the garlic for more great flavor.
To store: Place cooled leftovers in a shallow airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4-5 days.
To freeze: Use tender-crisp asparagus to freeze with best results. Transfer the pan fried asparagus into an airtight freezer storage container or freezer storage bag and remove as much air as possible. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
To reheat: Return the asparagus to a skillet over medium heat and a drizzle of olive oil then heat until warmed to your satisfaction.
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