Sauteed Asparagus

Name: Sauteed Asparagus
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Yield: 2 to 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1 bunch asparagus, cleaned and trimmed; Olive oil, for coating the pan; 1/2 shallot, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Crushed red pepper; Zest of 1/2 lemon

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Level: Easy

Total: 15 min
Active: 15 min

Yield: 2 to 4 servings

Nutrition Info

Level: Easy

Total: 15 min
Active: 15 min

Yield: 2 to 4 servings
Nutrition Info

Ingredients

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Kosher salt

1 bunch asparagus, cleaned and trimmed

Olive oil, for coating the pan

1/2 shallot, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

Crushed red pepper

Zest of 1/2 lemon

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Generously salt it so that it tastes like the sea. Prepare a separate large bowl of cold salted water for an ice bath.
Add the asparagus to the boiling water and allow to blanch for about 1 minute. Transfer the asparagus using tongs or a spider to the ice bath to shock. Remove from the bath and lay the asparagus on a paper towel to dry slightly.
Meanwhile, in a medium saute pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil to lightly coat. Add the shallot and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Then add the garlic and combine, cooking until tender and fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add the asparagus and saute until heated through. Season with salt and crushed red pepper. Toss with the lemon zest and plate. Serve as a side to your meal!