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Sauteed Asparagus Recipe

Pan-Sauteed Asparagus flavored with butter, garlic and parmesan cheese. This simple recipe is the perfect side dish to serve with any of your meat, chicken, and fish recipes.

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 86 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 lb. asparagus rinsed, dried, and trimmed
  • 1 clove garlic minced (1 large one or 2 small one)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shaved or shredded (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add in the asparagus in to the pan making sure to not to overcrowd the pan. Cook, turning a few times using tongs for even cooking for about 6-7 minutes.
  3. Add in the minced garlic, salt and pepper. Give it a gentle stir. Cook for another 30-45 seconds or until garlic is lightly browned (but not burned).
  4. Transfer onto a plate and garnish with shaved parmesan cheese. Serve.

Notes

  • Cooking Time: The cooking time might change based on the way you prepare your asparagus. As you can see in the pictures, I used whole spears. However, you can cut them in small (2-3 inch) pieces before cooking. I find that it takes a little shorter (due to increased cooking surface), 1-2 minutes less, if you do so.
  • Thin Asparagus: If you are using thin asparagus, be aware that it cooks much faster. I recommend keeping a close eye on it after the 3- minute mark.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan: If you are using a smaller skillet or want to saute more asparagus, I recommend you cook in batches rather them overcrowding the pan.
  • To Store: Place the leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the fridge upto 3 days. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 86kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 394mg (16%) Potassium 241mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1038IU (21%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 105mg (11%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 86

% Daily Value*

Calories 86kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 394mg 16%
Potassium 241mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1038IU 21%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 105mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.