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Sautéed Asparagus

Posted on April 17, 2021May 25, 2024
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Sauteed Asparagus

Sautéed Asparagus is a delicious side dish that’s easy to make with simple ingredients.

The pretty green color makes a mouthwatering presentation on the dinner table. 

 

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Although Parmesan Roasted Asparagus is one of my favorite side dishes.  There are times when I want to try it a different way. 

Sauteed Asparagus is a tasty alternative.  Both recipes are easy to make with simple ingredients. 

 

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I have not been paid to endorse pictured products.  Delighted to share the ingredients I purchased and used to make this delicious recipe.  All comments are my own.

 

Ingredients: Salt, coarse ground black pepper, olive oil and one lemon. Asparagus and Parmesan cheese are not pictured. 

 

According to Wikipedia.org, the scientific name for asparagus is Asparagus officinalis.  It is a perennial flowering plant species in the genus Asparagus.  The young shoots are used as a spring vegetable.

Sauteed Asparagus
Tip: Cut off ends (pictured) of fresh asparagus and discard. Then, cut the asparagus into 2″ (or smaller) pieces to use in this recipe.

 

SALT TIP

Use coarse kosher salt or regular table salt in Sautéed Asparagus. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PREP TIP

Mise en place is a super time saver. This French cooking term translates as “putting in place.”   It means prepping/measuring ingredients and chopping food before you start cooking. It’s the perfect way to get organized, use each ingredient and complete each step.  Nothing is overlooked.

 

Make notes of omitted ingredients, favorite substitutions and creative twists.   The notes will be helpful the next time you make the recipe. 

 

Sauteed Asparagus
SERVING SUGGESTION:  Serve Sautéed Asparagus topped with Parmesan cheese (grated, shaved or shredded) and garnished with lemon wedges.  

 Enjoy!

 

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Sautéed Asparagus

Sautéed Asparagus is delicious and easy to make in about 10 minutes. The pretty green color makes a mouthwatering presentation on the dinner table. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time7 minutes mins
Total Time17 minutes mins
Servings: 5 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 pounds asparagus cut on bias into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt OR regular table salt more or less as preferred
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper more or less as preferred
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • juice of one lemon seeds removed
  • shaved or shredded parmesan cheese (optional) garnish
  • lemon wedges for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, coarse (or regular) salt, and coarse ground black pepper.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Stir frequently until asparagus is crisp-tender (4 to 5 minutes). For soft asparagus, continue cooking 2-3 minutes longer.
  • Stir in lemon zest and cook about 1 minute longer.
  • Sprinkle lemon juice of sautéed asparagus. Stir until evenly combined. Remove from heat.
  • Immediately transfer sautéed asparagus onto a serving platter.
  • Sprinkle each serving with grated or shaved Parmesan cheese (optional).
  • Garnish with lemon wedges (optional).

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