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Close up of the melted parmesan on the sauteed asparagus.

Sautéed Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan

Ready to serve in less than 10 minutes, sautéed asparagus with lemon and parmesan is a fresh and vibrant side dish perfect for Spring.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 61kcal
Author: Betty Davies

Ingredients

  • 16 asparagus spears
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • juice of half a lemon
  • 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Snap the woody ends off of the asparagus.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet on a medium high heat.
  • Once hot, add the asparagus spears in a single layer to the skillet. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper and squeeze over the lemon juice.
  • Cook for 3 minutes, giving a shake half way through to move the asparagus around.
  • Sprinkle the parmesan across the middle of the asparagus and place a lid on the skillet.
  • Cook until the parmesan has melted.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use the freshest ingredients you can. Fresh asparagus, lemon juice and freshly grated parm are essential!
  • Don't over cook the asparagus, you still want the stems to have a little bite to them. They don't need more than 5 minutes in the skillet.
  • This side dish is best served straight away, but leftovers will keep for a day or two and can be reheated in a skillet.

Nutrition

Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 349mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 517IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg