Sauteed Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic [+ Shallots]
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Sauteed Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic [+ Shallots]
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This lemon garlic sautéed asparagus is quick, fresh, simple, packed with flavor, and ready in just 20 minutes—perfect for serving with practically any meal!
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Ingredients
- 1 bunch of asparagus (mine had 17 spears), bottom inch cut off, and tough skin removed from about two inches below the tip on down
- 1 shallot thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- Juice of half a small lemon
- 1 teaspoon of neutral oil (canola, vegetable, grapeseed)
Instructions
- Heat the oil and shallot in a large skillet over medium heat. When things start to sizzle, add the garlic. Cook for 5 minutes or so, until the shallot gets dark golden brown and starts to caramelize.
- Turn the heat up to medium high, and add the asparagus, let it cook a little, and toss it in everything to coat. Turn the heat back down to medium, add the lemon juice, cover the pan, and let it cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the asparagus bends a little when you pick it up, but not so much that it's mush. (You want it cooked through, not crunchy and raw, but still with some firmness and bite.)
- Put it all onto a platter and serve.
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Notes
- Use even-sized spears: This is important for them cooking uniformly. Also, medium-sized asparagus works best for sautéed lemon asparagus.
- Cooking time may vary: Based on the asparagus size. Monitor them carefully to cook until tender-crisp. Very thin spears will take 1-2 minutes less, and large ones can take 1-3 minutes more.
- Cut to size: We like to cook the spears whole (after trimming the woody ends) but cut them into 1-2-inch pieces if preferred.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
79kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Sodium
7mg
(0%)
Potassium
521mg
(15%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1702IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2- 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 79kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 521mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1702IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
162 reviews
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