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Pan-fried asparagus

Number of servings: 3Cooking time: 15 minDifficulty: EasyMeal: Dinner

Asparagus is not only a super-healthy vegetable but also a gastronomic delight that can be prepared in just a few minutes. The main advantage is the simplicity and speed of preparation — the perfect option for a weekday dinner. A golden-brown hue of asparagus indicates its readiness, and a slight sizzle when in contact with a hot pan is a guarantee of delicate flavor. Don't be surprised if in just 10 minutes from the start of cooking you will be enjoying a full plate of fragrant asparagus. Crispy, fried in olive oil asparagus, sprinkled with grated cheese is a true gourmet feast. Add lemon juice or garlic to this, and your dish will get new flavor nuances.


Frying in butter instead of olive oil

Adding garlic and lemon juice for aroma

Sprinkling with grated Parmesan cheese before serving


Do not leave the stove, otherwise the asparagus will become soft and tasteless

Periodically shake the pan for even browning

Use a large wide pan for an even layer


Peel the asparagus from the middle down, the top part remains whole

Choose fresh asparagus of the same thickness for even cooking

For thin asparagus, use a potato peeler


Asparagus should sizzle when it hits the hot surface

Softness is checked with a light fork press

Serve the dish hot immediately after cooking

Ingredients

Green Asparagus 250g

500 g

Iberica Refined Olive Oil 500ml

2 teaspoons

Pripravka Himalayan Pink Salt 200g

to taste

Mriia Ground Black Pepper 20g

to taste

Lemon

a drop of juice, if desired

Preparation steps

01

Preparing the asparagus — Peel the asparagus from the middle down with a potato peeler or a regular knife. Do not touch the top part. Rinse well under cold water. Time: 3 min. Landmark: Clean asparagus, skinless.

02

Heating the pan — Heat a large wide pan over medium heat. Wait until it is well heated. Time: 2 min. Landmark: Heat rises from the pan, the surface is evenly hot.

03

Adding oil — Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil to the heated pan. Distribute evenly over the entire surface. Time: 1 min. Landmark: Oil has spread, the pan is shiny.

04

Laying out asparagus — Place the peeled asparagus in an even layer on the hot pan. It should sizzle upon contact. Time: 1 min. Landmark: Asparagus has sizzled, treatment on the hot surface has begun.

05

Frying — Periodically stir and shake the pan to ensure the asparagus is evenly fried on all sides. Cook until soft and brown. Time: 7 min. Landmark: Asparagus is soft to the touch, with golden-brown spots on the stalks.

06

Seasoning — Remove the pan from the heat. Sprinkle the asparagus with salt and black ground pepper to taste. Squeeze a drop of lemon juice if desired. Time: 1 min. Landmark: The asparagus is evenly seasoned, the lemon aroma is noticeable.

07

Tip: Asparagus cooks very quickly, so don't leave the stove. Serve hot immediately after cooking. If desired, drizzle with high-quality olive oil or melted butter before serving.