Asparagus Amandine

This impressive side dish is easy and quick to prepare. For a weeknight, or for guests, it comes together really quickly.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 110 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons raw sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons unseasoned bread crumbs, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced almonds; stir gently and shake the skillet until almonds are lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning. Set almonds aside.

Step 2

Add butter and olive oil to the same skillet. Swirl skillet until butter is melted and combined with the oil, about 1 minute. Add asparagus spears and season with salt and pepper. Move asparagus around the skillet, gently stirring and turning until tender-crisp, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate.

Step 3

Add bread crumbs to the remaining butter and oil in the warm skillet. Stir until slightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 4

Squeeze lemon juice over the cooked asparagus, place browned bread crumbs on top, and garnish with toasted almonds.