Pan-Fried Asparagus

Name: Pan-Fried Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

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Learn how to cook asparagus on the stove by pan-frying it in butter with garlic for a delicious Italian-style side dish. My family (even the kids) love asparagus cooked this way!

Recipe by Kim

Updated on October 26, 2022

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

Directions

Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add asparagus and cook until fork-tender, turning asparagus often to ensure even cooking, about 10 minutes.

Tips

Try serving this as a side to shrimp scampi for a perfect pairing.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

188	Calories
18g	Fat
5g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 188
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	24%
Saturated Fat 8g	42%
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 525mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	9%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 7mg	36%
Calcium 36mg	3%
Iron 8mg	43%
Potassium 247mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.