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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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!

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

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

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๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Visual Step-by-Step Instructions

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  • Wash asparagus and break off the tough woody ends.
Pan Fried Asparagus Recipe Step 1-2
  • Heat a large skillet with ยฝ tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add asparagus and roast for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. โ†’ If you double the recipe, work in batches.
  • Add minced shallot and minced garlic, sautรฉ for another 5 minutes.
  • Mix ยฝ 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.
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๐Ÿซ™ 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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Pan Fried Asparagus

Learn how to cook pan fried asparagus on the stove for a healthy, quick, and flavorsome vegetable side dish!
Servings: 2
calories :69kcal
Prep :5 minutes
Cook :10 minutes
Total :15 minutes

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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
  • ยผ tsp salt
  • ยผ TL black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Washย asparagus and break off the tough woody ends.
  • Heat a skillet with ยฝ tbsp olive oil. Add asparagus and roast for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add minced shallot and garlic, sautรฉ for another 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix ยฝ 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 freshย for 3 days. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Use leftovers as a salad topping!

Nutrition

Calories :69kcal
carbohydrates :13g
Protein :6g
fat :1g
fiber :6g
sugar :6g

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