Cooking Stovetop Skillet Asparagus
Learn about adding layers of flavor by cooking asparagus on the stovetop. It's best to use a heavy skillet (I love cast iron) with a tight fitting lid (otherwise you might have trouble steaming the asparagus thoroughly. You can cut the asparagus, so that they fit into the pan.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 lemon into 1/8" slices
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 1 bunch asparagus about 1 1/2 pounds
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Wash asparagus and trim the tough ends.
- Coat the lemon slices on one side with the oil. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add in the lemon slices and cook until the lemon is softened and a little char has formed. Remove lemon and set aside.
- Turn heat to medium. To the same pan, add the butter, and let the butter brown and bubble. Add in the asparagus, and shake the pan a few times to coat the asparagus. Lay the lemon slices on top of the asparagus. Cover with lid and cook for 3 minutes, occasionally giving the pan a little shake.
- Uncover, and cook an additional 8-10 minutes, until the asparagus are cooked through and still bright green. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 73kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 246mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 982IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 2mg
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