Asparagus with Olive Oil & Herbs

I love the spring when fresh asparagus is available! This recipe is from "Come For Dinner" by Leslie Revsin.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh parsley
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 1⁄4 lbs asparagus, woody ends removed
•  salt & pepper
• 1⁄2 cup of fresh mint, chopped (or 2 1/4 tsp dried mint)
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Mix parsley, garlic& oil in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
2. Add asparagus& mix to ensure that all stalks are covered with oil mixture.
3. Place asparagus into a skillet large enough for the asparagus to lie flat in no more than 2 layers.
4. Season with salt& pepper.
5. Cover& cook over medium-high heat until sizzling.
6. Reduce heat to low& simmer until asparagus is tender but not mushy, 10- 20 minutes.
7. Transfer to serving platter& sprinkle mint over top.
8. Stir lemon juice into the pan juices, season to taste& pour over asparagus.
9. Serve hot or at room temperature.