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Sauteed Asparagus (Lemon & Garlic)
Sauteed Asparagus (Lemon & Garlic) is made with Asparagus, Garlic, and Lemon zest.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
2. Prepare the pan
Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.
Get to know the ingredients
Asparagus (trimmed)
In the method: Add the asparagus.
Sea salt
In the method: Season with salt and pepper.
Unsalted butter (or more oil for dairy-free)
In the method: Make a well in the center of the pan, add the butter and let it melt.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 tbsp Olive oilIngredient note
Source: 1 lb Asparagus (trimmed)Ingredient note
Source: 1/4 tsp Sea saltIngredient note
Source: 1/4 tsp Black pepperIngredient note
Source: 2 tbsp Unsalted butter (or more oil for dairy-free)Ingredient note
Source: 3 cloves Garlic (minced)Ingredient note
Source: 2 tsp Lemon zest
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Continue to saute for 1-2 minutes, or until the asparagus is done to your liking.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the skillet. Start with this step: Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
What happens at the end?
Continue to saute for 1-2 minutes, or until the asparagus is done to your liking.
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.
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: wholesomeyum.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
