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Sautéed Asparagus Recipe

Name: Sautéed Asparagus Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 ¼ lbs asparagus spears trimmed and cut in 1-2 inch pieces (Source: 1 ¼ lbs asparagus spears trimmed and cut in 1-2 inch pieces); 1 tablespoon olive oil (Source: 1 tablespoon olive oil); 2 tablespoons butter (Source: 2 tablespoons butter); 2 cloves garlic minced (Source: 2 cloves garlic minced); ½ teaspoon kosher salt (Source: ½ teaspoon kosher salt); ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or lemon pepper (Source: ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or lemon pepper); 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese (Source: 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese)

Sautéed Asparagus Recipe is made with asparagus spears trimmed and cut in 1-2 inch pieces, garlic minced, and ground black pepper or lemon pepper.

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 5 min
Original yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 7 listed

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Estimating…

SidesAmericanPrep: 15 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Sides
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Prepare the finishing addition

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2. Prepare the pan

Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.

Get to know the ingredients

asparagus spears trimmed and cut in 1-2 inch pieces

In the method: Add the asparagus and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.

garlic minced

In the method: Reduce the heat and add the garlic, cooking for 1 minute while stirring.

kosher salt

In the method: Season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese.

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Servings

Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.

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1 ¼ lbs asparagus spears trimmed and cut in 1-2 inch pieces
Ingredient note
Source: 1 ¼ lbs asparagus spears trimmed and cut in 1-2 inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
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Source: 1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
Ingredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic minced
Ingredient note
Source: 2 cloves garlic minced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
Ingredient note
Source: ½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or lemon pepper
Ingredient note
Source: ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or lemon pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese
Ingredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese

How to make it

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Heat the oil and melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Reduce the heat and add the garlic, cooking for 1 minute while stirring.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese.

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The last little job

Finish as directed

Season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the skillet. Start with this step: Heat the oil and melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Add the asparagus and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Additional recipe notes

Look for good quality fresh asparagus stalks that have a nice dark green color, look plump and not shriveled, and have clean, crisp (not soft or slimy) tips. Trim the tough ends off the bottom of the asparagus. I usually trim about 1 1/2 inches off the bottom of each stalk. Use freshly grated Parmesan Cheese for the best flavor. Other seasonings and fresh herbs to work with include red pepper flakes, basil, parsley, dill, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, and balsamic vinegar. For a change of pace, try pine nuts, chopped almonds, lemon zest, or feta cheese. Plan on serving this dish fairly promptly, as it is best served warm while it is just a teeny bit crisp. If desired, serve with a fresh lemon wedge for a spritz of fresh lemon juice. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: smalltownwoman.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

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