Easy Delicious Sauteed Asparagus Recipe

Tasty, juicy sauteed asparagus, cooked with butter, minced garlic, vinegar, and seasoned with a touch of salt & crushed peppers. The perfect vegetable side dish for any dinner.

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Hello folks, it’s PBJ here with another recipe and today I’m gonna show yall how to cook Asparagus in a skillet. I am a huuuuge fan of sauteed asapragus… I just love the flavor of it and the way it tastes

What I like most about it is, unlike some other vegetables, it tastes great with pretty much anything. I think the only vegetable I like more is probably broccoli simply because it’s more versatile.

I like my asparagus one way, and that’s sauteed! Asparagus, like most vegetables, is typically served as a side dish.

How to prepare and wash Asparagus

Ok so the first thing you’re going to do is remove the woody ends of the Asparagus. The woody ends are the thick white/light colored hard roots at the bottom of the Asparagus – they’re tough with a very strong taste.

So make sure you cut and discard the ends. Some people make the mistake of trying to shorten the process by bringing the asparagus together and slicing all of the woody ends off at once.

The reason I dont recommend this is because some asparagus have longer woody ends than others. So to avoid cutting too much of the part we love off, cut each stick of asparagus one at a time – don’t be lazy!!!

Cleaning agents I like to use.

Now in the instruction section you’ll see that I create a salt water solution to wash the Asparagus. I wash my vegetables just like I wash my meats. I just believe in washing or at least rinsing food before cooking it.

I do this to remove any residue that it may have accumulated while in the supermarket. So fill a big bowl with cool water, then add 1 tbs of salt to create a salt water solution. Let them soak in it for a few minutes, scrub then, then rinse.

Alternatives: Lemon juice, lime juice, or Vinegar. If you don’t want to use salt or just want other options, these 3 ingredients are the other 3 most common cleaning agents people use to wash vegetables and meats.

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The ingredients I like to use

Now I’ve noticed that most people prefer to saute their asparagus with olive oil. I prefer to using a combination of olive oil and butter because butter adds flavor and with the other ingredients create a light sauce.

The ingredients I like to use to give my asparagus an amazing flavor are Apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and crushed red peppers. I only use a small amount of each because I dont want to over season them.

I love the tangy flavor the apple cider vinegar gives the asparagus. It goes perfect with vegetables which is why if yall haven’t noticed, you’ll see apple cider vinegar listed as an ingredient on most of my vegetable recipes.

The Garlic is a must! It adds depth of flavor. You can use garlic powder, garlic paste, or both like I like to. I also use a hint of hot pepper flakes and a dash of black pepper just to add a lil pinch of heat to the asparagus. It adds a nice touch to them!

Now the apple cider vinegar is optional because I know vinegar is one of those things people either love or hate so if you don’t like vinegar, omit it… I don’t even use it all the time myself! Especially if I’m making it for a lot of people.

Cooking time and temperature

Now let me get into the cooking time because this is obviously an important. How long you cook the asparagus is completely up to you. Some folk like their veggies very soft, and others like them with a crunch.

I like my asparagus well done with a crunch. Overcooking it however, will result in it being limp which isn’t appealing to me. Remember it’s all about preference so Cook yours until they reach your desired level of tenderness.

I cook them over medium high heat so that they cook fast. Some people asked me if they should add water. No, they dont take longer to get tender and there’s enough liquid from the ingredients used.

Health benefits of asparagus

Now, asparagus has many health benefits, so be aware the longer you cook them the more nutrients it losses. If you’re like me and making Sauteed Asparagus for pleasure, there’s no harm in cooking them for an extended period.

Speaking of it’s nutritional benefits, Asparagus are a good source of dietary fiber, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, protein, and more….. so again, I wouldn’t fry them to oblivion if you’re eating them for health purposes.

Cookware & utensils you’ll need:

• Large knife: To remove the woody ends of course.
• Mixing bowl: I use this to soak and clean my asparagus in.
• Large skillet: This recipe requires a large skillet or pan because we’re cooking a nice amount of asparagus here.

How to make Sauteed Asparagus

1. Remove woody ends, then wash with salt water solution
   
   

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2. Heat skillet with olive oil
3. Add in the Sauteed Asparagus and all the ingredients.
4. Saute until done.
   
   

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Tips for best results:

What to serve with asparagus

• Salmon: This is a popular pairing and I see why because Salmon not only tastes great with asparagus but they look lovely when plated together. Whenever I cook salmon, I make asparagus with it.
• Steak: I often recommend steak for romantic dinners or sophisticated classy occasions, and when I think of the perfect vegetable to pair with a steak, I think of asparagus.
• Roast chicken: Everything goes with chicken but asparagus will especially taste great with baked chicken.
• Parmesan cheese: As far as topping goes, asparagus tastes pretty good topped with grated parmesan cheese.

Frequently asked questions

• How long does asparagus last? Sauteed Asparagus is best eaten the same day. If you don’t eat them the first day at least try to finish them by the second day. 
• How to store asparagus? In a Tupperware bowl tightly sealed in the refrigerator in a not-so-cold area.
• How to reheat asparagus? You can reheat the asparagus up in the microwave or in a skillet on low heat until warm.

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These pretty green stalks are so tasty and full of flavor… you’ll enjoy them so give them a shot and tell me how you like them. Make sure to comment, like, share, and subscribe for new recipe notifications.

Later, Enjoy! 
Pbj~

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Easy Delicious Sauteed Asparagus Recipe

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• Author: PhillyboyJay
• Prep Time: 5 Mins
• Cook Time: 10 Mins
• Total Time: 15 Mins
• Yield: 6
• Category: Vegetable Sides
• Method: American
• Cuisine: American

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Tasty, juicy Asparagus, sauteed with butter, minced garlic, vinegar, and seasoned with a touch of salt & crushed peppers. The perfect vegetable side dish for any dinner.

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Ingredients

• 2 Lbs Asparagus Spears
• 2 Tbs Butter
• 2 Tsps Olive oil
• 2 Tsp Apple Cider Vinegar (optional)
• 1 Tsp Minced Garlic
• 1–1/2 Tsp Salt
• 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/2 Tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/8 Tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1.  Cut off the woody ends of the asparagus spears.
2.  Fill a big bowl with cool water and add 1 tbs of salt.
3.  Wash asparagus in salt water, then rinse them off.
4.  Place a skillet over medium-high heat.
5.  Add the butter, minced garlic, salt, crushed red peppers, and vinegar to the skillet, then stir in well. 
6.  Place the asparagus into the skillet and cook for 10 mins or until they reach your desired level of tenderness.
7.  Toss the asparagus periodically as they cook.

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