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Skillet Parmesan Asparagus - the easiest asparagus recipe ever! 10 mins on skillet then topped with Parmesan cheese, healthy and tasty!
Asparagus is probably the most-loved spring vegetable, well, at least for my family. Now, how do you take those fresh, green, and gorgeous looking asparagus from farmers markets or stores to your dinner table in a jiffy?
Try this skillet Parmesan asparagus that takes only 10 minutes active time. Yes, 10 minutes!
As the temperature ticks higher, I try to stay away from using oven because it makes the entire kitchen so toasty. With this recipe, there is no need to waste time on pre-heating the oven and no more waiting (impatiently) for the asparagus to get roasted in the oven.
Just fire up your skillet, saute the asparagus with olive oil, garlic, season with some salt, pepper, then top with shredded Parmesan cheese. Cover the skillet with its lid so the heat traps inside it would melt the cheese. Done. Easy. No fuss.
Now, when it comes to asparagus, how do you choose the most tender, fresh, and “young” asparagus? Look for the size of the stems.
If they are skinny, it means that they are “young” and will taste much better compared to the “old” and thicker asparagus which tend to have more of a bite and a lot of fiber. These skinny asparagus are super tasty and easy to cook. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe is only 128 calories per serving.
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Parmesan Asparagus
Ingredients
- 10 oz (280g) young asparagus
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- salt, to taste
- ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Trim 1/2 inch off the bottom of the asparagus stems and discard the trimmings.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Sauté the garlic until it is slightly browned, then add the asparagus. Toss with a spatula to combine well with the garlic.
- Add salt and ground black pepper to taste, and stir to combine well with the asparagus. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top of the asparagus, then immediately cover the skillet with its lid. Let it cook for about 1 minute, or until the cheese begins to melt. Dish out and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This recipe is SO AMAZING, and so simple! My husband and I both love asparagus, but I have never had any luck preparing it, even after multiple techniques…until I came across this recipe. I will never prepare it any other way from now on! It is truly amazing and is easy, even for this “less-than-accomplished” cook!
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Only way to have asparagus !!!
There are a lot of other ways to have asparagus!
Delicious!