Pan-Fried Asparagus

Prof. Holly Kemmer

Updated on May 11, 2024

Making asparagus on the stove couldn’t be easier or more delicious. This pan-fried asparagus recipe will quickly become a mainstay in your side dish rotation.

How to Cook Asparagus On the Stove

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

How to Season Pan-Fried Asparagus

This pan-fried asparagus is simply seasoned with coarse salt, ground black pepper, and fresh garlic.

How to Cook Asparagus In a Pan

Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this simple stovetop asparagus recipe:

Melt the butter in a pan.
Stir in the oil, seasonings, and garlic.
Add the asparagus and cook until it’s fork-tender.

What to Serve With Pan-Fried Asparagus

Recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar suggests serving this pan-fried asparagus recipe with for a “perfect pairing.” Here are more delicious serving options:

How to Store Pan-Fried Asparagus

This pan-fried asparagus is best the day it’s cooked. However, if you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“This is by far the best asparagus I've ever had,” raves . “I added mushrooms just because I love them. I'd share a picture but it didn't last long enough on our plates.”

“I made this to go with ,” says . “It was the perfect side dish. I always made asparagus like this but never considered adding garlic. Yummo!”

“I loved the recipe,” according to . “Very easy and very quick. I like my asparagus a bit less crispy so I covered the pan for two minutes at the end and it came out perfect.”

Editorial contributions by

Pan-Fried Asparagus

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.

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Add asparagus and cook until fork-tender, turning asparagus often to ensure even cooking, about 10 minutes.

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Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

188	Calories
18g	Fat
5g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 188
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	24%
Saturated Fat 8g	42%
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 525mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	9%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 3g	6%
Vitamin C 7mg	8%
Calcium 36mg	3%
Iron 8mg	43%
Potassium 247mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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