Pan-Roasted Asparagus

Ingredients · 4 servings

• 600 gAsparagus
• 30 gOlive oil
• 6 gGarlic clove
• 6 gSalt

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, serving platter, skillet, wooden spoon

Instructions

1. 1
   Prep ingredients

   Gather asparagus, olive oil, garlic clove, and salt, and set out a chef knife, cutting board, and large skillet. · 2 min

   What to look for: woody ends removed

2. 2
   Trim asparagus

   Trim the woody bottom inch or two from the asparagus spears using a chef knife. · 3 min

   What to look for: even-length pieces

3. 3
   Cut spears

   Cut the trimmed asparagus spears in half crosswise for even pan-roasting. · 2 min

   What to look for: oil shimmering

4. 4
   Heat oil

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. · 2 min

   What to look for: oil shimmers

5. 5
   Add asparagus

   Add the asparagus pieces to the hot olive oil, spreading them into a single layer. · 1 min

   What to look for: asparagus sizzles

6. 6
   Season aromatics

   Sprinkle the asparagus with salt and add the finely chopped garlic clove. · 1 min

   What to look for: garlic becomes fragrant

7. 7
   Toss and cook

   Toss the asparagus continuously over medium heat until tender-crisp and lightly browned. · 2 min

   What to look for: edges lightly browned

8. 8
   Serve asparagus

   Transfer the pan-roasted asparagus to a serving dish and serve hot or at room temperature.