Savory Sautéed Asparagus with Garlic-Infused Soy Butter

Ingredients

- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Asparagus:
- Rinse the asparagus thoroughly under cool water. Snap or cut off the tough woody ends, usually about 1-2 inches from the base.

2. Heat the Olive Oil:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers, about 2 minutes.

3. Sauté the Garlic:
- Add minced garlic to the hot oil. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.

4. Add the Asparagus:
- Add the prepared asparagus to the skillet. Toss to coat the asparagus evenly with the garlic and oil.

5. Steam the Asparagus:
- Pour 1/4 cup of water into the skillet. Cover immediately with a lid to steam the asparagus for about 3 minutes, allowing the asparagus to become tender-crisp.

6. Complete with Soy Butter:
- Remove the lid and add the butter, soy sauce, and salt. Stir gently until the butter melts and the asparagus is well-coated in the savory sauce, about 2 minutes.

7. Final Touches:
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Allow to cook for another minute to reduce the sauce slightly.

8. Serve:
- Transfer the sautéed asparagus to a serving dish. Drizzle any remaining sauce from the skillet over the top. Serve hot and enjoy your gourmet creation!

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT10M
10 minutes

Total Time

- PT20M
20 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Gourmet asparagus recipe
- Sautéed garlic asparagus
- Soy butter asparagus
- Easy asparagus recipe
- Quick dinner side dish
- Asparagus dinner ideas
- Garlic butter asparagus
- Vegan asparagus dish
- Healthy dinner recipes
- Flavorful vegetable side

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 320

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