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Sauteed Asparagus (The Best Recipe)
This garlic butter sauteed asparagus is quick, fresh, and full of flavor! Tender asparagus spears sauteed in garlic, butter, and a splash of lemon juice—ready in under 10 minutes to make your meals even healthier!
- Prep time
- 3 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 10 oz. (280g) young asparagus
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- salt (to taste)
- 3 dashes ground black pepper
- lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cut the bottom part of the asparagus stems, about 1-2 inches (2.5cm-5cm). Heat up a skillet on medium heat and add the melted butter. Saute the garlic until slightly browned before adding the asparagus. Toss them with a spatula to combine well with the garlic.
- 2
Add salt and ground black pepper. Add a squirt or two of lemon juice, if using. Once the asparagus becomes tender and just cooked, remove from heat and serve immediately. DO NOT overcook the asparagus.