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Sauteed Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic [+ Shallots]

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!

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 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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.)
  3. Put it all onto a platter and serve.

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

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

% 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.