Simple Spicy Asparagus in a Pan
These spicy asparagus pair great with any protein. It's the perfect quick side dish that packs on the flavor.
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Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, about 1 ½lbs
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes or*
- 3 dried red peppers
- ½ teaspoon Sriracha, optional
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Prep:
- Wash the asparagus spears and snap off the bottoms of the asparagus. Keep them whole or slice them into 2-inch pieces.
Cook:
- Heat up a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, melt the butter. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the asparagus spears to the pan, red pepper flakes or dried peppers, Sriracha (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir to distribute onto all the asparagus spears.
- Continue cooking, stirring to ensure the spears don't burn, for about 3 minutes, until the asparagus is cooked but still crispy and bright green.
Let them sit & serve:
- Turn off the heat and let them sit on the pan for about 2 minutes before serving. They'll continue to cook and get a bit more tender but without being directly over a heat source.
- Serve the asparagus.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1148IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 3mg
