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    Pan Fried Asparagus

    May 2, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    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
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    • 🛒 Ingredients
    • 👩‍🍳 Visual Step-by-Step Instructions
    • 🫙 Storage Instructions
    • More Asparagus Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
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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.

    asparagus fried in a skillet

    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.

    Pan Fried Asparagus Ingredients
    • 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.

    👩‍🍳 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.
    Pan Fried Asparagus Recipe Step 1-2
    • 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.
    Pan Fried Asparagus Recipe Step 3-6
    • Serve warm!
    • Hint: I love to place fried asparagus stems on a serving platter and sprinkle with shaved parmesan cheese or burrata cheese.
    Pan Fried Asparagus-3

    🫙 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.

    More Asparagus Recipes

    • Asparagus Pasta Salad
    • Asparagus Cheese Tart
    • Asparagus Quiche
    • Asparagus Pasta with Alfredo Sauce

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    Pan Fried Asparagus with slices of lemon

    Pan Fried Asparagus

    Aline Cueni
    Learn how to cook pan fried asparagus on the stove for a healthy, quick, and flavorsome vegetable side dish!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Vegan
    Servings 2
    Calories 69 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 lb (500 g) 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

    Instructions
     

    • Wash asparagus and break off the tough woody ends.
    • Heat a skillet with ½ tbsp olive oil. Add asparagus and roast for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Add minced shallot and garlic, sauté for another 5 minutes.
    • In a small bowl, mix ½ tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, mustard, herbs, salt, and pepper. Add the sauce to the skillet and toss well.
    • Serve warm! I love to sprinkle the asparagus with shaved parmesan or burrata cheese.

    Notes

    • Keeps fresh for 3 days. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
    • Use leftovers as a salad topping!

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Pan Fried Asparagus
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 69 Calories from Fat 9
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 1g2%
    Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g
    Sodium 61mg3%
    Potassium 563mg16%
    Carbohydrates 13g4%
    Fiber 6g25%
    Sugar 6g7%
    Protein 6g12%
    Vitamin A 1900IU38%
    Vitamin C 16mg19%
    Calcium 77mg8%
    Iron 6mg33%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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