Pan Roasted Asparagus with Garlic and Parmesan
Servings 4
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil divided
- 20 spears of asparagus wooden ends removed
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- 2 small cloves of garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese shredded
Instructions
- Remove the wooden ends of the asparagus spears. Swirl a ½ tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the asparagus spears in a single layer, then cover with a lid and cook until the asparagus is bright green and still crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Uncover the large skillet and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the spears are fork-tender yet still crisp, 1-2 minutes.
- Move the spears to one side of the skillet, then add the last ½ tablespoon of olive oil to the other side of the large skillet.
- Add the minced garlic to the olive oil, and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Toss the spears with the garlic and olive oil for 30 seconds, then remove from the skillet to a serving plate.
- Top with shredded Parmesan cheese and serve immediately. Enjoy.