Not everyone likes Asparagus, but I sure do!  It’s tasty and it’s also super healthy for you!  Asparagus is a great source of fiber, folate, vitamins A, C, E and K.  If you are looking for a yummy and easy asparagus recipe to try, I’ve got what you are looking for – Garlic Lemon Butter Asparagus!

By the way, asparagus is super healthy for you! Just one cup of cooked asparagus has 40 calories, 4 grams of protein, 4 grams of fiber and 404 milligrams of potassium. That’s awesome because potassium is good for blood pressure. Asparagus is a nutrient-packed vegetable. It is a very good source of fiber, folate, vitamins A, C, E and K! [read more]

Ingredients

• 1 lb asparagus
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• Salt, as desired

Directions

1. Trim off the hard stem areas of the asparagus.  This is usually the bottom 1-2 inches of the asparagus.  I line them up on a cutting board and cut off tough bottom parts.
2. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
3. After the butter is heated, add asparagus and saute for about 3 minutes or until almost tender.

4. Add garlic and saute for a minute.
5. Add lemon juice and salt.
6. Stir to mix well, and then remove from heat.

Garlic Lemon Butter Asparagus

Print

Ingredients

• 1 lb asparagus
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• Salt, as desired

Instructions

Trim off the hard stem areas of the asparagus.  This is usually the bottom 1-2 inches of the asparagus.  I line them up on a cutting board and cut off tough bottom parts.

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.

After the butter is heated, add asparagus and saute for about 3 minutes or until almost tender. Add garlic and saute for a minute.5. Add lemon juice and salt.6. Stir to mix well, and then remove from heat.

Recommended Products

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

• 
  Spice World Fat Free Minced Garlic, 32 Ounce
• 
  Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter, Salted, 8 oz
• 
  Lemon, One Medium

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 109Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 234mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 3g

Did you like this recipe?

If so, follow my Pinterest account for more delicious recipes here!

Looking for more delicious asparagus recipes like this Garlic Lemon Butter Asparagus? Check out all my asparagus recipes here!