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Sauteed Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic [+ Shallots]
This Sauteed Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic is a simple side dish featuring asparagus cooked with caramelized shallots and garlic, finished with fresh lemon juice. The cooking method softens the asparagus while retaining a tender-crisp texture, and the shallots add a sweet, caramelized flavor that balances the garlic's sharpness and the lemon's brightness.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
- 4
Calories:
79 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1 bunch 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 minced, cloves
- lemon juice of half a small
- 1 teaspoon 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
- Choose asparagus spears of even size to ensure uniform cooking.
- Medium-sized asparagus work best for this sauté method to achieve tender-crisp texture.
- Cooking time varies with thickness; thin spears may need less time, thicker ones more; watch for a slight bend when picked up.
- Woody ends should be trimmed off and tough outer layers peeled from lower parts before cooking.
- Asparagus can be left whole or cut into pieces about 1-2 inches long, depending on preference.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 - 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79
% 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.