Asparagus!
Author: Janet Chrzan
Recipe type: Side Dish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 bunch asparagus (generally about a pound)
- Sea salt or kosher salt to taste
- This easy recipe for asparagus requires olive oil, garlic, salt, a frying pan and about 10 minutes. First, wash the asparagus, cut off any tough ends, and dry with a kitchen cloth or paper towel. Heat the pan on medium heat and add the olive oil. Peel and slice two cloves of garlic and place them in the pan with the olive oil; when the garlic pieces have begun to release their aroma into the air (about a minute or two on medium heat) add the asparagus. Turn up the heat to medium-high. The idea here is to pan-roast the asparagus in their own juices and to caramelize the outside just enough to add a toasty aroma, but not to cook enough to render the asparagus flabby and overdone. You’ll want to turn/shake the asparagus a few times to make sure cooking is even on all sides, and after a few minutes add a little salt. Use your own judgment to decide when the asparagus is done, keeping in mind that the thickness of the spears will determine the cooking time. It may take anywhere from 4 – 7 minutes depending on thickness. When the asparagus is finished, turn out onto a plate and serve. If you want to be a festive you can festoon with some freshly-shaved parmesan….
Recipe by Oakmont Farmers Market at https://www.oakmontfarmersmarket.org/2005/07/asparagus/
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