Description
Pan Fried Asparagus takes an earthy but somewhat bitter vegetable and helps it take on a whole new caramelized flavor. Using some simple spices and cooking quickly in a hot pan makes the asparagus crispy, golden brown and delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus, rinsed and bottom 1-2 inches trimmed off
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon general all purpose seasoning
- 2-3 teaspoons olive oil
Instructions
- Lay asparagus on cutting board and using a knife, cut off the woody bottom about 1-2 inches. Discard trimmings.
- Rinse asparagus and pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and oil and seasonings. Stir for 1 minute and then add asparagus.
- Using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, stir the asparagus to coat with olive and seasonings. Let it cook about 5 minutes. If the pan is getting too hot or the asparagus is too brown, lower the heat to low.
- Test if it is done by using a fork to see if it breaks in half easily. You want it to be fully cooked, but still a bit crisp. If it is still too firm, cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Optional: You can serve with a squeeze of lemon, sprinkle of feta, shaved parmesan.
Notes
*Store in the refrigerator with the asparagus upright in a cup or jar with about 1-2 inches of water. Or you can store it with a damp paper towel wrapped around the bottom half of the asparagus.
*You can line the asparagus in a single layer on a cutting board, making sure the bottom line up together no matter how long each one is. Then cut all across the asparagus, removing about 1-2 inches of the woody stalk.
*Leftover can be stored covered in the refrigerator for 2 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat, 2 minutes or until heated through.
*You can freeze asparagus in an airtight container. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator. The asparagus will not be crispy when reheated from frozen. The texture will be much softer.
*Nutrition is estimate from Nutrifox.com.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 45g
- Sugar: 2.1g
- Sodium: 293mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 4.9g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Protein: 2.6g
- Cholesterol: 0