Fresh Asparagus Sauté Recipe

Time15m

Serves4

Fresh Asparagus Sauteed in Olive Oil, Garlic, Salt & Pepper, and Dried Basil.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Asparagus
Rinse the fresh asparagus under cold water. Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus by bending each stalk until it naturally breaks.
2
Mince the Garlic
Peel and mince the garlic cloves finely.

3
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
4
Sauté Garlic
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
5
Add Asparagus
Add the prepared asparagus to the skillet. Stir to coat the asparagus in the garlic and olive oil.
6
Season
Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, and dried basil over the asparagus. Toss to combine.
7
Cook Asparagus
Sauté the asparagus for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is bright green and tender-crisp.
8
Serve
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the sautéed asparagus to a serving dish. Serve hot.