Sautéed Lemon Garlic Asparagus
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Sautéed Lemon Garlic Asparagus
Description
Sautéed Lemon Garlic Asparagus begins by melting butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fresh asparagus spears, trimmed of woody ends, are added and cooked briefly to maintain a crisp texture. Minced garlic and lemon zest and juice are introduced to the pan, infusing the asparagus with citrusy and savory aromatics. The asparagus is seasoned with salt and black pepper, then cooked until just tender enough to pierce with a fork but still vibrant green. Finally, the dish is served hot with a garnish of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, which adds a subtle salty richness.
This side dish pairs well with a variety of main courses and offers a quick preparation that preserves the freshness and natural flavor of the asparagus. Its balance of buttery, garlicky, and lemon notes provides a bright, flavorful vegetable option.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 lb asparagus about 15-20 spears, woody ends removed, fresh
- 2 cloves garlic minced or pressed
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1/2 lemon zest and juice
- Parmesan Cheese to garnish, freshly grated
Instructions
- In a medium sized skillet over medium heat, melt butter and oil together. Add asparagus spears to the pan, and saute until the asparagus for about 2 minutes, then add in garlic, lemon zest and juice, and season with about 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
- Keep cooking can be easily pierced by a fork but is still crisp and crunchy, about 1 or 2 more minutes. The asparagus should still be a lovely green color not an olive green or a 'canned' looking green, that means it was cooked too far. Taste and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve hot, sprinkled with parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 343mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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