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Garlic Butter Sautéed Asparagus

March 15, 2018 by Mirlandra Leave a Comment

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Garlic Butter Sautéed Asparagus is a fast and easy side dish perfect for weeknight dinners and holiday feasts. Everything you need (except the asparagus) is probably already in your fridge! Check out my tips for picking out perfect asparagus in the store (bottom of recipe).

A white platter of tender spears of green asparagus sautéed in garlic butter.

 

The truth is I’ve been making my sautéed asparagus the same way for years! I keep it simple with butter, salt and pepper.  It is amazing and perfect!  But this year I decided to branch out a bit more and try some new things.  I didn’t go crazy but I did come up with several new options we have enjoyed putting into the rotation!

This Garlic Butter Sautéed Asparagus was a huge hit with Jonathan.  I think it reminded him of a more Asian style vegetable dish.  We both like the simplicity of prep and being able to toss it together while cooking something else on the stove or in the oven.

If you are unfamiliar with asparagus make sure to check out the tips at the bottom of the recipe.  You will be picking out the perfect bundle of spears in no time!

Have a great week.  Thanks for stopping by to cook with me!

Tools In This Post:  Most kitchens need two good skillets.  I’m using this set from Calphalon for my basic pans.

You know what goes well with Garlic Butter Sautéed Asparagus?  Roast Beef!

 

A white platter of tender spears of green asparagus sautéed in garlic butter.
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Garlic Butter Sautéed Asparagus

Garlic Butter Sautéed Asparagus is a fast and easy side dish perfect for weeknight dinners and holiday feasts. Everything you need (except the asparagus) is probably already in your fridge! Check out my tips for picking out perfect asparagus in the store (bottom of recipe).
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 102kcal
Author Mirlandra

Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus see note
  • 3 Tbsp. salted butter
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic optional
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. fresh ground black pepper coarsely ground
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Trim the root ends from the asparagus spears about 1” or enough to remove any white part.
  • Heat butter and garlic in a large skillet over medium high heat just until the garlic starts to turn light brown.
  • Add the trimmed asparagus, water, salt and pepper. Toss with tongs or spatula occasionally. Cook 4-6 minutes until the asparagus is just tender with the smallest crunch and the pan is starting to go dry.
  • Taste for salt and pepper and serve hot.

Notes

How to Choose Asparagus: In the store look for spears of asparagus that are about the width of a pencil or at the largest a narrow sharpie. Choose a bundle that has firm green tips and is not slimy. The asparagus should look fresh and nice.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Garlic Butter Sautéed Asparagus
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 23mg8%
Sodium 320mg13%
Potassium 229mg7%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 1135IU23%
Vitamin C 6.4mg8%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 2.4mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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