EASY SAUTEED GARLIC ASPARAGUS — This simple side dish features asparagus sauteed in butter and garlic, with a pinch of salt and pepper.
I love quick and easy vegetable dishes. And veggies don’t get any quicker, or easier, than this Easy Sauteed Garlic Asparagus.
It’s perfect for Thanksgiving because it doesn’t take up space in the oven and can be made in the 10 minutes or so required for the turkey to rest before carving.
Made this last week. So good! Making it again tonight. Family loves asparagus and this is so simple. ~ Lisa
And of course asparagus is always appropriate for your Easter menu!
Don’t forget to snap of the bottom of the asparagus before you cook it. Just bend the stalk where the color starts to change from white to green.
For a slightly healthier version, I sometimes prepare this with olive oil instead of butter. If you like more tender asparagus, lower the heat and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
I prefer my asparagus on the crisp side, but to each is own. Either way, it’s delicious, healthy and easy to prepare!
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Here’s what you’ll need to make Easy Sauteed Garlic Asparagus
- Produce: asparagus, garlic
- Butter
- Salt and pepper

Sauteed Garlic Asparagus
This simple side dish features asparagus sauteed in butter and garlic, with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the garlic and asparagus spears; cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until asparagus is tender but still crisp.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 80Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 143mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g
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Who Dished It Up First: Adapted from allrecipes.com
Gina
You make veggies look so good Danelle!!!!!! Love this recipe.
Paula Hennig
Mmm sounds so good and easy to make!
Lisa
Made this last week. So good! Making it again tonight. Family loves asparagus and this is so simple.
Danelle
Thanks so much Lisa. Glad you all liked it! 🙂
rohit aggarwal
thank you letsdishrecipes for giving me wonderful information
David
This recipe is bullshit. The garlic will burn in seconds.