If you’re looking for a deliciously addictive side dish, you’ve got to try this Sautéed Asparagus with garlic recipe! Fragrant minced garlic and asparagus are sautéed in butter and finished with fresh parsley, it’s ready in under 30 minutes.
Heat oil and melt butter in a large saute pan over medium high heat.
Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute, stirring often.
Add asparagus and reduce heat to medium. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Sauté for 10-15 minutes stirring periodically until the asparagus softens but isn't soggy (cooking times will vary based on the thickness of the asparagus).
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Top with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Trim the ends- Be sure to trim the woodsy ends off the asparagus.
Prep ingredients in advance- You can cut the asparagus in advance but try not to do it more than a day in advance for optimal freshness. While I don’t encourage mincing the garlic or chopping parsley ahead of time, you can peel the garlic cloves and wash and dry the parsley ahead of time.
Let the garlic cook before adding asparagus- I like to let the minced garlic sauté for a minute before I add the asparagus to the pan to take away some of the spicy, raw-garlic flavor.
Be sure to stir often- so the garlic doesn't burn. If it burns you'll get a terribly bitter flavor in the dish.
Storage and leftovers- Once cooked, store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a frying pan over medium-high heat, stirring often.