Description
The perfect asparagus recipe—crisp-tender, flavorful, and quick to make. With garlic, Parmesan, and a touch of lemon, this is the only way you’ll want to eat asparagus! Serve it as a side for steak, chicken, or fish, or enjoy it on its own for a light, flavorful dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
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Trim the woody ends of the asparagus.
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Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat.
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Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Place asparagus in the pan in a single layer. Season with salt and black pepper.
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Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes, then toss and cook for another 3-5 minutes until tender.
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Turn off the heat, add lemon juice and Parmesan, and toss to combine.
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Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For extra crispiness, cook on high heat for the last minute.
If using thick asparagus, peel the lower half for a more tender texture.
For a dairy-free version, use olive oil instead of butter and omit Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg