Learn how to cook asparagus the best way with this quick and easy lemon butter asparagus in a skillet! Fresh spring flavor with a tangy citrus finish, ready fast.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/picture>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nDid you know there\u2019s a world record for eating asparagus?<\/p>\n
The record was set in 2014: Joey Chestnut ate 12lbs, 8.75oz of deep-fried asparagus in 10 minutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n YIKES!<\/p>\n The Crumbs house hasn\u2019t eaten nearly THAT much asparagus, but we also aren\u2019t deep-frying this green goodness. Maybe if there\u2019s a category for lemon butter asparagus, we\u2019d have a fighting chance?!!<\/p>\n Do you think five pounds in three weeks is competitive?<\/p>\n That\u2019s how much we love asparagus around here\u2026and as long as this awesome green vegetable keeps appearing at our farmers\u2019 markets<\/a> and local stores, that number will only go up!<\/p>\n Today I\u2019m sharing how to cook asparagus my favorite way.<\/p>\n This simple asparagus recipe is so easy that I never actually plan to make it. Instead, it\u2019s the official go-to dish whenever the meal has \u201cfresh seasonal vegetable\u201d written beside it on my meal plan<\/a>, which is pretty often.<\/p>\n When you visit your local farmers market, pick up some green (or white) stalks and you\u2019ll be cooking asparagus all spring long!<\/p>\n Besides the fact that this delicious recipe takes the guesswork out of what to make as a side dish for dinner, it\u2019s also the best way to make asparagus because it\u2019s:<\/p>\n With only a few simple on-hand ingredients, you\u2019ll have the perfect veggie side dish for any meal!<\/span><\/p>\n Fresh minced garlic would be a yummy addition, but it\u2019s not necessary. If you like, you can also add a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese with the lemon juice for a tangy finish. YUM!<\/p>\n Psst! You can never go wrong with a pinch of finishing salt to top any savory recipe! I love Ava Jane\u2019s Kitchen because it doesn\u2019t have microplastics<\/a> (gross, right?) and it\u2019s SO GOOD! Plus, you can get a free 8oz. bag of sea salt (just pay shipping and handling!)<\/em><\/p>\n Some people swear by the bend and snap method for prepping asparagus. You literally bend the woody ends and snap it, which should naturally happen right where it starts to become tender.<\/p>\n However, if you\u2019re like me and you don\u2019t like to waste food<\/a> (especially this green goodness), the good old-fashioned cutting board<\/a> and knife<\/a> will do the trick. Just line up the spears and cut them where the stalks start to become woody and thick.<\/p>\n Add the ends to your scrap bag for Homemade Chicken Stock (here\u2019s a full list of kitchen scraps you can use<\/a>) OR if you\u2019re feeling creative, make cream of asparagus soup (use the method here<\/a>)!<\/p>\n This is such a quick and easy recipe that you might want to make it with every meal! Here\u2019s how to cook asparagus in a skillet.<\/p>\n Step 1. In a pan large enough to hold most of the asparagus in a single layer <\/strong>(I recommend this 12\u201d cast iron skillet<\/a> or a non-stick pan), melt the butter over medium heat, spreading it around the bottom of the pan to coat.<\/p>\n Step 2. Place the asparagus in the pan and cover it. <\/strong>Cook for approximately five minutes, stirring or shaking the pan every couple of minutes to cook evenly. Asparagus is done when it is fork tender and bright green.<\/p>\n Step 3. Squeeze a fresh lemon over the asparagus<\/strong> OR drizzle over 1 Tablespoon of bottled lemon juice. Taste and add more lemon juice if desired.<\/p>\n Step 4. Season<\/strong> with salt<\/a> and pepper as desired.<\/p>\n Pan-fried asparagus is best right after cooking. However, you can store leftover asparagus tips in an airtight container<\/a> in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or air fryer<\/a> to help crisp them back up (you can microwave them, but you may end up with a softer texture).<\/p>\n Asparagus recipes make a perfect veggie side for almost any meal. Try this lemon butter asparagus with any of these for a complete dinner:<\/p>\n Asparagus is a great option to help fill out your plate, especially when you\u2019re tracking your macros, because we know we want plenty of produce, and asparagus is a vegetable that\u2019s low in carbohydrates and high in vitamin K and fiber<\/a>. That means you can add it to many meals without having to adjust much to make it fit!<\/p>\n When building your plate, aim for these general guidelines:<\/p>\n Asparagus is one of those perennial plants that we are graced with for a short season every spring. So be sure to enjoy asparagus season while you can when it is freshest, mid-spring, with its peak in April.<\/p>\n Check out this Spring Vegetables and Fruits Guide<\/a> to see what else is in season!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n You can make roasted asparagus similarly to roasting broccoli. Toss the chopped asparagus with melted butter, season with salt and ground black pepper. Spread out on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper and pop in the oven. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice. For more detailed instructions, find my method for roasting here<\/a>. <\/p>\n I do like the baked asparagus method when I\u2019m making baked salmon<\/a> since I can add it all to one baking pan and cook at one time!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Toss the asparagus with olive oil<\/a> or melted butter, season with salt and pepper, and then put in a single layer in the air fryer<\/a> basket. Cook at 375F for 6-8 minutes, tossing halfway through (the exact cooking time will depend on your air fryer). My skillet<\/a> is bigger than my air fryer basket, so I prefer making this simple asparagus recipe on the stovetop so we have plenty to enjoy!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Did you enjoy how easy this asparagus recipe was? Try one of these other quick and simple sides with dinner!<\/p>\n Sign up for my FREE Fight Inflation Workshop<\/strong>\u00a0and learn simple strategies to save money, even with rising food costs!\n\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\nBEST WAY TO MAKE ASPARAGUS<\/h2>\n
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INGREDIENTS FOR LEMON BUTTER ASPARAGUS RECIPE<\/h2>\n
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HOW TO COOK ASPARAGUS FAQS<\/h2>\n
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