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Stovetop Asparagus Recipe

How to cook asparagus with butter and garlic on the stove top in less than 15 minutes! This easy asparagus recipe makes tender, crisp asparagus that goes well with everything.

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"I make it much the same except I put in a splash of lemon juice and a few drops of sesame oil. - Christina

Ingredients 

01 Asparagus

02 Butter

03 Garlic

04 Salt

05 Pepper

Prepare the Asparagus

01

Prepare the asparagus by washing them and trimming 1-2 inches off the bottom, depending on how tough the bottoms are.

Heat Butter & Olive Oil

02

Heat butter or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add Garlic

03

When butter is melted, add garlic and give it a quick stir to combine.

Add Asparagus

04

Add the prepared asparagus. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender (5-9 minutes depending on how big the spears are).

Season and Serve

05

Add salt and pepper to taste and serve right away.

Bread bun

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