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sauteed asparagus

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

Sauteed Asparagus with seven easy ingredients is the perfect vegetable side dish for baked fish, grilled chicken, or roasted pork. It takes less than ten minutes to prepare, and it is a hit every time. Enjoy the best that summer offers with fresh pan-sauteed asparagus. It will quickly become one of your favorite veggies. It is so yummy with steak, grilled chicken, salmon, and seafood.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Saute

Ingredients For sauteed asparagus

  • 1 ¼ lb
    asparagus spears trimmed and cut in 1-2 inch pieces
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 clove
    garlic minced
  • ½ tsp
    kosher salt
  • ½ tsp
    freshly ground black pepper or lemon pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    grated parmesan cheese

How To Make sauteed asparagus

  • 1
    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.
  • 2
    Season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese.
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