Sauteed Asparagus recipe
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Sauteed Asparagus

Simple, quick way to prepare asparagus. What's this you say? You don't like asparagus? If so, I bet you you're overcooking it... it should still be very slightly crunchy when eaten. And please -- don't ever boil asparagus away... it gets far too mushy and loses all its flavor! This recipe start to finish - about 12 mins; about 4 mins sauteeing time.

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Servings: 4 Servings
Total Time (median): 0 : 15 Active Time: 0 : 15

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Ingredients


Preparation

Chop off root end of asparagus. Some recipe books give you the following tip: holding the stalk at both ends, bend the stalk until it snaps. While this method works, it sacrifices a good 10-20% of the edible green stalk. Over time, you get a feel for where the good, darker green stalk starts and the lighter green tough part begins. This can range from 1-3" from the bottom of the stalks. Use a knife.

Wash the asparagus under cold water. Pat dry.

Bring saute pan to medium high heat. Add butter, quickly spread in pan, and then asparagus. Saute about 4-5 mins; test with a fork or tongs -- it should still be slightly firm. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately.


Cuisine: American Main Ingredient: Asparagus

Tags: Atkins-Friendly, Vegetarian, Low Fat, Summer, Spring, Saute, Side Dish, Green, American, Asparagus, Fresh [edit]

Groups: Lighter Fare[edit]

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I make this alot.....butter has a better flavor. I also add a dash of lemon juice....perfection!

foodie321foodie321 : comment :  3w 4d ago


I've made this before but substituted the butter with olive oil and I also cut some squash, zucchini, onions and a clove of fresh garlic. added season salt and pepper to taste.

2outspoken : comment :  16w 3d ago


Very easy and got raves from all my dinner guests.

girlnextdoorgirlnextdoor :  :  31w 2d ago


With big fat aspagus: I peel the woody, fiberous outer layer from the lower portions of stalk with an ordinary potato peeler. Leaving the tender heart. Less waste. More goodness.

burneggrollburneggroll : comment :  1y 24w 6d ago


Very good, great flavor.

fireb4smokefireb4smoke :  :  1y 36w 4d ago


Excellent flavor! Tastes much better than steaming or boiling. I used less butter and a nonstick pan.

bd53ghbd53gh : : 0:15 total time : 0:15 active time :  2y 5w 5d ago


My personal preference with asparagus is to steam it. But I'm posting this recipe anyway -- it's my father-in-law's preferred way of serving asparagus.

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stevemurstevemur :  :  4y 17w 3d ago


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