Name: Pan Fried Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus; 1 small shallot (minced); 1 clove garlic (minced); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp mustard; 1 tsp maple syrup; 1 tsp dried Italian herbs; ¼ tsp salt; ¼ TL black pepper

Learn how to cook pan fried asparagus on the stove for a healthy, quick, and flavorsome vegetable side dish!

Pan Fried Asparagus with slices of lemon

Table of Contents

🛒 Ingredients
👩‍🍳 Visual Step-by-Step Instructions
🫙 Storage Instructions
More Asparagus Recipes
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Asparagus is one of the most popular spring vegetables. It’s crunchy, vitamin-rich, healthy, low in calories, low in carbs, and has delicious flavors.

The fastest way to cook asparagus is to fry it with a splash of olive oil in a pan! With this stove top method, the fresh asparagus spears remain particularly crisp. Season it with a blend of lemon juice, mustard, herbs, salt, and pepper to bring out the vegetable’s natural flavor.

Surprise your family and friends with this delicious, healthy, and vitamin-rich vegetable side dish. This pan-fried asparagus recipe is super easy to make and takes no more than 15 minutes to complete.

You can serve the roasted asparagus as a side dish with pasta, rice, potatoes, or protein. It’s also especially delicious as an appetizer if you top it with shaved Parmesan, burrata cheese, or a poached egg just before serving. Toasted almonds or pine nuts can be used too!

You don’t really need a sauce with this recipe. If you still feel like adding one, I recommend chimichurri, sauce hollandaise, or herb butter.

Leftovers can be used as a salad topping. Cut the cold roasted asparagus into bite-sized pieces and toss with green salad, quinoa salad, or pasta salad.

If you are looking for a barbecue side dish, I recommend using this grilled asparagus recipe instead!

🛒 Ingredients

See recipe card for quantities.

Asparagus → The main ingredient!
Garlic & Shallot → Give the roasted asparagus a little more flavor. Also works with onion or green onion.
Olive Oil → To pan fry asparagus! Substitute with another vegetable oil or butter.
Lemon Juice → Adds freshness to this vegetable side dish! Add lemon zest for an extra fresh taste.
Maple Syrup → Softens the bitter taste of asparagus. Honey or sugar work too.
Mustard, Salt, Pepper → For seasoning.

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👩‍🍳 Visual Step-by-Step Instructions

This visual step-by-step instruction will help you along the way – definitely recommended if you’re a cooking beginner! → Watch the recipe video to see how easy it is to make at home! 🤓

Wash asparagus and break off the tough woody ends.

Heat a large skillet with ½ tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add asparagus and roast for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. → If you double the recipe, work in batches.
Add minced shallot and minced garlic, sauté for another 5 minutes.
Mix ½ tbsp olive oil, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, mustard, herbs, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add the sauce to the skillet and toss well.

Serve warm!
Hint: I love to place fried asparagus stems on a serving platter and sprinkle with shaved parmesan cheese or burrata cheese.

🫙 Storage Instructions

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Stays fresh for 2 days.

You either reheat leftovers or use them cold as a salad topping.

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Aline Cueni

I’m a girl who loves to cook and bake delicious homemade food. Let me help you to incorporate more plant-based foods into everyday life! Vegetarian & vegan recipes can be anything but boring.