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Garlic Butter Sauteed Asparagus

Bright, crisp-tender asparagus tossed in sizzling garlic butter with a squeeze of fresh lemon.

15 minutes
Serves 4
Side

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the asparagus in a single layer and cook, tossing occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes until bright green and just starting to blister.

  2. 2

    Push the asparagus to one side, add the butter and sliced garlic to the cleared space, and cook for 30 to 60 seconds until the garlic is fragrant and pale gold but not browned.

  3. 3

    Season with salt and pepper, then toss everything together to coat the spears in the garlic butter. Cook 1 to 2 minutes more until crisp-tender; a spear should bend slightly without snapping.

  4. 4

    Remove from the heat and finish with the lemon juice and zest. Toss once more and serve immediately while vibrant and glossy.

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