Braised Asparagus Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. Unsalted butter
- 2 lb Medium asparagus spears, tough ends removed Fine sea salt, to taste Freshly grnd pepper, to taste Coarse see salt, to taste
Directions
- In a large skillet, heat butter over Medium heat. Add in asparagus and shake the skillet unitl they fall into a single layer on th bottom of the pan.
- Raise the heat slightly and cook till the butter starts to sizzle, 1-2 min. Season with fine sea salt and pepper. Reduce heat to Low. With a spatula, rotate the asparagus as they cook, turning them so they brown slightly on all sides. Cook for an additional 10-12 min, or possibly till tender. Taste for seasoning. With a slotted spoon, gently transfer the asparagus to a platter. Sprinkle with a small amount of coarse sea salt.
- Serve immediately
- Serves 6.
Adding to Planner
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 87g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 67 | |
| Calories from Fat 51 | 76% |
| Total Fat 5.85g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 3.68g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 164mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 3.11g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 6% |
| Sugars 1.51g | 1% |
| Protein 1.82g | 3% |
