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Easiest Asparagus Recipe

Name: Easiest Asparagus Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, or more as needed; 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed; 1 teaspoon honey; ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Rating: 4.73 stars

154 Ratings
108 Reviews
51 Photos

I have always been good at sauteeing asparagus, but this is one of my favorite methods to create a sweet and traditional appetizer.

By Hannah

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Recipe Summary

prep:

5 mins

cook:

10 mins

total:

15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

5 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 5 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 tablespoons butter, or more as needed
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
1 teaspoon honey
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Step 1

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook asparagus in melted butter, stirring a few times, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.

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Step 2

Drizzle honey over the asparagus and stir to coat; season with garlic powder and cayenne pepper.

Cook's Notes:

If you find the asparagus sticks to the pan, you can add up to 1 tablespoon butter more while cooking.

For a healthier alternative, use 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil instead of butter.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

64 calories; protein 2.1g; carbohydrates 4.8g; fat 4.7g; cholesterol 12.2mg; sodium 34.6mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (108)

Most helpful positive review

kkpauk

08/12/2016

I made this as written but subbed EVOO for butter. My husband said it was the best variation of asparagus I've made so far! I will make this again. It's important that you remove the asparagus from heat and wait a moment to add the honey so it doesn't burn!! Read More

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(32)

Most helpful critical review

Charles

05/12/2020

I made it and it was tough and stringy to eat. I’m sure I did something wrong, lol Read More

154 Ratings

5 star values: 125
4 star values: 22
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 5
1 star values: 0

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kkpauk

08/12/2016

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missrochester

Allstar

03/31/2015

I really enjoyed this! I actually added some already cooked chicken strips and a handful of frozen bell peppers to it to make it a meal! Excellent! Read More

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(18)

Christina

Allstar

03/25/2015

Very good! I really likes the sweetness of the honey w/ the spice of the cayenne. I did add some salt, but that was my only addition. I opted to use evoo in place of the butter to keep it healthier (I know the butter would've been even better, lol). The family enjoyed these and I would make them again! Thanks for sharing. :) Read More

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(16)

Thisni Caza

03/14/2017

Fabulous and *so* easy! Love veggie recipes that take veggies to the next level without a lot of fuss and without disguising or overpowering the natural flavors. This recipe is perfect on both counts. (03.28.15; 03.12.17) Read More

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S.M.V.

06/19/2015

This was REALLY good. I was skeptical because of the honey but it wasn't over sweet. The honey added just a touch of sweetness to the asparagus. Once I cooked the asparagus as per this recipe I set it aside and sauteed leeks and shrimp in butter and garlic and tossed everything asparagus included into a pan of hot cooked linguine. Fabulous. Thanks so much for the new asparagus idea. Read More

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bethski

02/11/2017

We are not asparagus eaters but I wanted to add more veggies to our family's diet. We normally default to a bag of frozen vegetables that you just pop in the microwave. I tried this recipe because it looked really simple and fast. It was and everyone liked the asparagus!! I think it was the honey that added a little something, plus took away any bitterness from the asparagus. I added it to my "Favorites"! Read More

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masithma

04/26/2015

Excellent flavor! The sweet and spicy work perfectly together. Plus this was so quick and easy. Even my 3 year old who refuses any veggies ate this! Read More

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Mitch Bailey

02/23/2017

My family loved this. My teenage son even came back for seconds! Read More

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synythecat

06/13/2015

Delicious! The honey just added the right amount of sweetness. I added a little extra pepper to give it a kick and it was fabulous! Will definitely be a regular from now on. Read More

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Charles

05/12/2020

I made it and it was tough and stringy to eat. I’m sure I did something wrong, lol Read More

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I really enjoyed this! I actually added some already cooked chicken strips and a handful of frozen bell peppers to it to make it a meal! Excellent!

Excellent flavor! The sweet and spicy work perfectly together. Plus this was so quick and easy. Even my 3 year old who refuses any veggies ate this!

My family loved this. My teenage son even came back for seconds!

Delicious! The honey just added the right amount of sweetness. I added a little extra pepper to give it a kick and it was fabulous! Will definitely be a regular from now on.