Sautéed Asparagus

Sautéed Asparagus

from thepioneerwoman.com
3 - 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch of asparagus (about 1 1/4 lb.)
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 2 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Trim the woody ends from the base of the asparagus spears by cutting off the bottom 2 inches or by snapping it off with your hands.

  2. 2

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the asparagus in a single layer and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly golden and almost tender, 8 to 10 minutes. (Cut a small piece from the end of one asparagus to see if it's near tender.)

  3. 3

    Reduce the heat to low. Add the butter, garlic, salt, and pepper and stir to coat the asparagus. Cook until the garlic is softened and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more. Immediately transfer to a serving plate.

  4. 4

    Just before serving, squeeze the juice from the lemon half over the asparagus and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.