-= Exported from BigOven =- Sautéed Asparagus Simple, quick way to prepare asparagus. What's this you say? You don't like asparagus? If so, I bet you you're overcooking it... it should still be very slightly crunchy when eaten. And please -- don't ever boil asparagus away... it gets far too mushy and loses all its flavor! This recipe start to finish - about 12 minutes about 4 minutes sautéing time.

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Serving Size: 4
Cuisine: American
Main Ingredient: Asparagus
Categories: Side Dish, Sauté, Spring, Summer, Low Fat, Vegetarian, Atkins-Friendly

-= Ingredients =-
1 bunch Asparagus
1 tablespoon of butter
Salt, to taste

-= Instructions =-
Chop off root end of asparagus. Some recipe books give you the following tip: holding the stalk at both ends, bend the stalk until it snaps. While this method works, it sacrifices a good 10-20% of the edible green stalk. Over time, you get a feel for where the good, darker green stalk starts and the lighter green tough part begins. This can range from 1-3" from the bottom of the stalks. Use a knife.

Wash the asparagus under cold water. Pat dry.

Bring sauté pan to medium high heat. Add butter, quickly spread in pan, and then asparagus. Sauté about 4-5 minutes, test with a fork or tongs -- it should still be slightly firm. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately.


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