Description
Garlic butter asparagus spears are a simple and flavorful side dish. They pair well with grilled meats or fish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb asparagus spears, trimmed
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Add butter and let it melt.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add asparagus spears and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle with lemon juice before serving if desired.
Notes
- Trim asparagus by snapping off the woody ends.
- Adjust cooking time for thicker or thinner spears.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: garlic butter asparagus, easy asparagus recipe, quick side dish