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Garlic Butter Asparagus

A delicious and simple side dish of asparagus sautéed in garlic butter, perfect for pairing with salmon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Asparagus
  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
Garlic Butter
  • 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Asparagus
  1. Wash the asparagus and trim the tough ends.
Cook the Asparagus
  1. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the asparagus to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  4. Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish pairs beautifully with grilled or baked salmon, enhancing the meal with fresh flavors.

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