Kittencal's Pan-Fried Asparagus

Name: Kittencal's Pan-Fried Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 2-4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste); 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional or to taste); 1/2 lb fresh asparagus (tough ends removed); fresh ground black pepper (to taste); freshly grated parmesan cheese (to taste)

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Recipe by Kittencalrecipezazz

I like to make this as soon as asparagus season roles around ---try not to purchase thick asparagus as it tends to be tough, you may adjust the garlic amount to taste, I have left the chili flakes as optional I like to add them in for heat :)

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READY IN: 17mins

SERVES: 2-4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

tablespoons butter
1 -2

tablespoon olive oil
¹⁄₄

teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
1

tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1

pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
¹⁄₂

lb fresh asparagus (tough ends removed)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
freshly grated parmesan cheese (to taste)

DIRECTIONS

In a large skillet melt butter with oil over medium heat.
Add in kosher salt, garlic and crushed chili flakes (if using) cook stirring for about 1 minute (do not brown the garlic).
Add in asparagus and cook for about 8-10 minutes turning the spears to ensure even cooking.
Season with freshly ground black pepper.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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