Pan Roasted Asparagus. DIRECTIONS Trim the bottom inch or two off the asparagus. Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet. Pan-roasted asparagus is tasty and quick, and it couldn't be easier.

You can cook Pan Roasted Asparagus using 5 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of Pan Roasted Asparagus
- Prepare of Asparagus.
- You need of Olive oil.
- Prepare of Water.
- Prepare of Garlic; peeled and cut in half.
- You need of Lemon; juiced.
This oven roasted asparagus recipe is a simple side dish that tastes amazing with grilled chicken or steak. Roast asparagus in the oven, grill or stovetop pan! There are so many ways to make it and even the seasoning. Break off the tough ends of the asparagus and, if they're thick, peel them.
Pan Roasted Asparagus instructions
In a large sauté pan with a lid, on high heat, add the asparagus, olive oil, water, and garlic..
Cook for about 2 minutes uncovered, or until the water has almost evaporated..
Put the lid back on and repeat until the asparagus are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. The asparagus may brown slightly in spots, which adds to the pan-roasted flavor..
Toss the asparagus with tongs, cover the pan and cook for 1 minute. Remove the lid and toss the asparagus again..
Add the lemon juice and toss to combine..
Place the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, then toss to coat the asparagus completely. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook garlic in butter for a minute, but do not brown. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.