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Frying asparagus with garlic butter on top.

Garlic Butter Asparagus in Skillet

How to cook asparagus in garlic butter on the stove is so yummy and flavorful.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 84 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 2 tbsp butter cut in slices
  • 1 tbsp garlic
  • 1 tbsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large frying pan over medium heat, add half the butter.
  • Trim ends of asparagus by bending the stalk until the bottom breaks at the weakest point. Discard the ends. Plate tops in melted butter on skillet.
  • Add remaining butter on top of asparagus.
  • Press garlic and place with asparagus and stir around to cook garlic. Season with pepper.
  • Asparagus will be fully cooked after about 6 minutes or when it turns a dark green color.

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 6.7gProtein: 3.2gFat: 6gSodium: 45mg

All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. Nutritional facts listed are a rough estimate and should only be followed as a general idea.

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