Pan-Fried Asparagus

This garlic asparagus dish is a Northern Italian side dish. My family loves it! Even the kids!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 188 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook garlic in butter for a minute, but do not brown. Add asparagus, and cook for 10 minutes, turning asparagus to ensure even cooking.