How to Cook Asparagus in a Skillet | Easy & Delicious Recipe
Discover how to cook asparagus in a skillet for a quick and delicious way to bring out the vegetable's natural sweetness while maintaining that satisfying crisp-tender bite. This is probably my favorite way to make asparagus because it never fails and is so quick and absolutely yummy!
Servings: 5
Equipment
- Large Cast Iron Skillet It's a bit of a splurge, but it'll last you a lifetime!
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 1-2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced (about 1 heaping teaspoon)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the asparagus by washing them and trimming 1-2 inches off the bottom, depending on how tough the bottoms are.
- Heat butter or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- When butter is melted, add garlic and give it a quick stir to combine.
- Add the prepared asparagus. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender (5-9 minutes depending on how big the spears are).
- Add salt and pepper to taste and serve right away.
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Notes
Single Layer: All of the asparagus stalks should touch the bottom of the pan. Don't crowd them or have more than one layer. If your pan doesn't allow this, cook them in batches as needed.
Super Flavor: A sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan over the cooked asparagus is excellent.
Seasoning Options: If you're not a fan of garlic, cut it down by half or omit it altogether. Add salt and pepper to taste.
How to Store Cooked Asparagus: Cooked asparagus doesn't retain its crispness as well as fresh asparagus, so for optimal quality, it's best to use it within a couple of days. Store in an airtight container. If you have leftover asparagus, I highly recommend trying my sausage asparagus and mushroom risotto!
How to Reheat Asparagus: I like to reheat it in a skillet on the stovetop just until warm. It can also be reheated in the microwave, air fryer, or oven.
What to Eat With Asparagus: The most classic way to serve asparagus is with baked salmon or salmon patties and a side of brown rice or quinoa. It also goes well with pork chops, chicken, or steak.
Other Delicious Asparagus Recipes:
- Asparagus Soup
- Air Fryer Asparagus
- Easy Sautéed Asparagus - Another basic recipe with the addition of lemon and Parmesan flavors!
- Baked Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Nutrition
Serving: 1 of 5 servings | Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 791IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg
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