Garlic Butter Asparagus Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 bunch asparagus
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 tablespoons butter
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1 tablespoon garlic, minced
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Salt and black pepper to taste
# Instructions:
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Wash asparagus under cold water. Bend one spear at the end until it breaks to remove the woody end. Line up the other asparagus spears to the broken one and trim all of the remaining bottoms.
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Place a large skillet over medium heat, add in the olive oil, butter and garlic. Cook and stir for one minute.
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Add in the asparagus, season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir occasionally for 5-7 minutes, until the asparagus is dark green and tender.
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Remove from the pan and pour the butter and garlic over the asparagus.
# Notes:
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Squeeze lemon juice over the asparagus just before serving if desired.
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Store any leftover asparagus in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.