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Easy sautéed asparagus in a blue and white rectangle pattered dish with teal bowls of horseradish mash and garlic mushrooms in the background.

Easy Sautéed Asparagus

By: Deborah
This easy sautéed asparagus recipe features tender, crisp asparagus cooked with butter and olive oil. A quick and healthy side dish ready in minutes!
PREP: 3 minutes
COOK: 3 minutes
TOTAL: 6 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: British
Servings: 2 people
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 200 g (7.1 oz) asparagus tips woody ends snapped off
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • (See Notes) Heat the olive oil and butter in a large frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add the trimmed asparagus tips in a single layer and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sauté for 3 minutes, turning occasionally, to cook evenly. You’ll see the asparagus starting to blister and char. Transfer to a serving dish.

Notes

  • If serving this asparagus with pan fried meat, chicken or fish, I’d recommend cooking it in the same frying pan while the meat, chicken or fish are resting, to incorporate the flavours!
  • Oil options – use avocado oil or a plant-based alternative for different flavours.
  • Additional ingredients – include cherry tomatoes, sliced mushrooms or shallots for a more robust dish.
  • Additional flavours – include a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of parmesan for added depth.
  • Herbs and spices – try adding fresh thyme, parsley, or a pinch of chilli flakes for extra flavour.
  • Toppings – garnish with toasted almonds, pine nuts or crumbled feta for added texture and richness.
  • This easy sautéed asparagus recipe is easily adapted if you’re cooking for less or more people.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 931IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

KEYWORDS quick and easy, quick side dish, Sautéed asparagus recipe, Sautéed vegetables
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