Garlic Butter Asparagus Recipe - Quick & Delicious (Print Version)

This Garlic Butter Asparagus Recipe is the perfect quick side dish! Savory, flavorful, and ready in minutes for any meal.

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 5 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 8 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 1 tbsp olive oil
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Wash asparagus under cold water, pat dry, and trim the woody ends.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add asparagus, and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
03 - Reduce heat, add garlic and butter, and stir until garlic softens and butter coats the asparagus.
04 - Season with salt and pepper, plate, and garnish with optional lemon wedges.

# Notes:

01 - Trim the asparagus properly for consistent cooking.|Garlic burns quickly, so keep an eye on it!

# Tools You'll Need:

01 - Skillet
02 - knife
03 - cutting board

# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories: 120
Total Fat: 10g
Total Carbohydrate: 5g
Protein: 3g

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