Sauteed Asparagus Recipes

Sauteed Asparagus Recipes

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.

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Serving Size: 4
Cuisine: American
Main Ingredient: Asparagus
Categories: Side Dish, Saute, Spring, Summer, Low Fat, Vegetarian, Atkins-Friendly

-= Ingredients =-
1 bunch Asparagus
1 tablespoon Butter
Salt ; to taste

-= Instructions =-
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.