Description
Lemon Butter Asparagus is tender, buttery, and zesty. Quick to make, healthy, and perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday meals.
Ingredients
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest optional
1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped optional
Instructions
1. Trim the tough ends off asparagus.
2. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet.
3. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
4. Add asparagus, season with salt and pepper.
5. Sauté 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp.
6. Drizzle with lemon juice, sprinkle zest and parsley.
7. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh, firm asparagus.
Add red pepper flakes for heat.
Substitute ghee or coconut oil for butter.
Sprinkle Parmesan for extra flavor.
Roast as alternative method.
Serve with toasted almonds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg