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.
- Preparing Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Served Person: 4
saute
side dish
asparagus
american
vegetarian
white meat free
tree nut free
nut free
gluten free
red meat free
shellfish free
contains dairy
pescatarian
- 1 tablespoon butter
- salt
- 1 bunch asparagus
- Carbohydrate 5.50193748625 g
- Cholesterol 7.6325 mg
- Fat 3.04950213875 g
- Fiber 2.97669979294394 g
- Protein 3.14862254375 g
- Saturated Fat 1.88026304625 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (145g)
- Sodium 62.0409523125 mg
- Sugar 2.52523769330606 g
- Trans Fat 0.244093284687499 g
- Calories 54 calories
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.
