Pan-Fried Asparagus

Description

Learn how to cook asparagus on the stove by pan-frying it in butter with garlic for a delicious Italian-style side dish.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Servings:4

Ingredients

¼ cup butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon coarse salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

Directions

STEP 1 Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. STEP 2 Add asparagus and cook until fork-tender, turning asparagus often to ensure even cooking, about 10 minutes.