Name: Butter Sauteed Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 20 ounces of Baby Asparagus (around 2 bundles) cleaned; 4 tablespoons of butter; 1 clove finely minced garlic; salt, and pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Butter Sauteed Baby Asparagus is one of the easiest vegetables to prepare and this is one of the tastiest ways to cook asparagus quickly, and perfectly on the stovetop.

This buttery-infused sauteed baby asparagus is so tender and flavorful, it's hard to stop eating it.

It completes cooking in 5 to 10 minutes sauteed in butter on medium heat.

Asparagus cooks quickly leaving a crisp bite and the perfect side dish with any meal you're serving it with.

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Cleaning the Asparagus

The easiest way to clean asparagus is to look at the woody ends and slice them off around 2 inches from the bottom.

Wash them in cool water and blot them dry with a paper towel before adding to the hot pan.

Tips and Cooking Methods

Oven Roasted: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees, don't overcook them, check the asparagus to see if it's done at 7 to 9 minutes,(depending on thickness) then keep cooking to how you prefer them
Microwaved: asparagus can also be microwaved, I add a little water, cover it, and make it steam for around 4 minutes
Air frying(see photo below): use very thin asparagus, brush the oil on your wire basket, and air fry at 400 for 12 to 14 minutes or until crunchy and browned. You can make these ahead of time, refrigerate them covered, and reheat them in foil. DO NOT USE FRESH GARLIC!
freezing: freeze, cool them on a cookie sheet then place them in a covered container for another time and just reheat them add steamed or air-fried asparagus to any appetizer tray, it's a perfect dipping vegetable
asparagus has many health benefits for eliminating toxins in the kidneys and liver along and also is a great source of nutrients, including fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C, and K.
see the photo below of crunchy style air-fried these are so delicious!

Ingredients You Will Need

asparagus

butter

fresh garlic

salt, and pepper to taste

Optional: a pinch of cayenne pepper and lemon juice

Other Additions and Suggestions

grated lemon or orange zest on top
sprinkle with toasted almonds or sesame seeds
add chopped fresh mint, basil, and parsley to the cream cheese
add cooked bacon crumbled on top
drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice with Italian seasoning after cooked
sprinkle with red pepper flakes and mozzarella cheese 2 minutes before baking time is over for a cheesy spicy topping
brown some butter around 2 tablespoons and add 18 years of aged balsamic vinegar around 2 teaspoons and toss
Note: try other vegetables with the same ingredients like zucchini sticks or broccoli spears

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Great Side Dish

Asparagus makes a great side dish for any meal and it's also a wonderful appetizer you may remember trying my Prosciutto Phyllo Wrapped Asparagus recipe, it's perfect for a dinner party and they're pretty looking spirals.

The only thing you need to decide is how you prefer them cooked our favorite way is extra crunchy just like potato chips in the air fryer, they're the most asked for in our home with a garlic cheese coating.

If you love vegetables you may also like zucchini fries or cauliflower fried florets, or broccoli rabe all great vegetable recipes to try.

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American

Yield: 4

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Butter Sauteed Asparagus

Butter-sauteed asparagus cooks in 5 to 7 minutes and is one of the most delicious side dishes to accompany any meal.

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 5 MinTotal time: 10 Min

Ingredients

20 ounces of Baby Asparagus (around 2 bundles) cleaned
4 tablespoons of butter
1 clove finely minced garlic
salt, and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

Wash the baby asparagus and cut off any woody parts around 2 inches.
You can eat the whole vegetable when using baby asparagus.
First, get a large deep frying pan nice and hot on medium heat, then add the butter.
Stir in the garlic and saute stirring constantly for around 2 minutes do not brown.
Add the asparagus ( and the lemon juice if using) and cook for around 5 to 7 minutes, add salt and pepper to taste.
Do not overcook, it should still have a nice crisp bite to it.
Place in a serving bowl and enjoy!

Notes

Tips and Cooking Methods

Oven Roasted: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees, don't overcook them, check the asparagus to see if it's done at 7 to 9 minutes,(depending on thickness) then keep cooking to how you prefer them
Microwaved: asparagus can also be microwaved, I add a little water, cover it, and make it steam for around 4 minutes
Air frying(see photo below): use very thin asparagus, brush the oil on your wire basket, and air fry at 400 for 12 to 14 minutes or until crunchy and browned. You can make these ahead of time, refrigerate them covered, and reheat them in foil. DO NOT USE FRESH GARLIC!
freezing: freeze, cool them on a cookie sheet then place them in a covered container for another time and just reheat them add steamed or air-fried asparagus to any appetizer tray, it's a perfect dipping vegetable
asparagus has many health benefits for eliminating toxins in the kidneys and liver along and also is a great source of nutrients, including fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C, and K.
see the photo below of crunchy style air-fried these are so delicious!

Other Additions and Suggestions

grated lemon or orange zest on top
sprinkle with toasted almonds or sesame seeds
add chopped fresh mint, basil, and parsley to the cream cheese
add cooked bacon crumbled on top
drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice with Italian seasoning after cooked
sprinkle with red pepper flakes and mozzarella cheese 2 minutes before baking time is over for a cheesy spicy topping
brown some butter around 2 tablespoons and add 18 years of aged balsamic vinegar around 2 teaspoons and toss
Note: try other vegetables with the same ingredients like zucchini sticks or broccoli spears

Nutrition Facts

Calories

130.19

Fat (grams)

11.53 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

7.25 g

Carbs (grams)

5.85 g

Fiber (grams)

3.01 g

Net carbs

2.85 g

Sugar (grams)

2.72 g

Protein (grams)

3.29 g

Sodium (milligrams)

92.99 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

30.1 mg

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