Pan-Fried Asparagus

By Jake57

This garlic asparagus dish is a Northern Italian side dish.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

Preparation

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.