Learn how to cook asparagus on the stove by pan-frying it in butter with garlic for a delicious Italian-style side dish. My family (even the kids) love asparagus cooked this way!
Ingredients
- butter: 0.25 cup
- olive oil: 2 Tbsp
- coarse salt: 1 tsp
- ground black pepper: 0.25 tsp
- garlic: 3 clove (minced)
- asparagus spears: 1 pound (trimmed, fresh)
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Stages of cooking
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Add asparagus and cook until fork-tender, turning asparagus often to ensure even cooking, about 10 minutes.
