Description
A perfect side dish to complement any seafood meal, this garlic butter asparagus is quick, easy, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the asparagus and season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice.
- If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 3
Keywords: seafood sides, asparagus, garlic butter asparagus, side dish for seafood, easy asparagus recipe