5.0 from 12 votes
How to Cook Asparagus
This easy asparagus recipe is an incredibly quick and delicious way to cook asparagus! You just need a skillet and some butter, and it's ready in under 15 minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 119 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus ends trimmed
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup water
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim about an inch and a half off the ends of the asparagus (I do this with a sharp knife while they're still tied with the rubber band).
- Add the butter and water to a deep skillet over medium-high heat. As soon as the butter has melted, add the asparagus to the pan.
- Cover and cook for 5 minutes. I found this time perfect for medium-thickness asparagus to be slightly more done than tender-crisp. If your asparagus is thicker or thinner or you prefer it to be more crisp, you may need to add or subtract a minute or two.
- Season the asparagus generously with salt & pepper. You can spoon some of the buttery poaching liquid over top if you wish when serving.
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Notes
- I used a small-to-average bunch of asparagus (around 1 pound and standard thickness), but you could definitely add more as long as it fits in your pan!
- Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
Nutrition Information
Calories
119kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
104mg
(4%)
Potassium
172mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
998IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 119kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 104mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 998IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.