Pan-Fried Asparagus

ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter (1 inch of stick)
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp course salt
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 10 or so stalks of asparagus
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

directions

  1. Break off the woody end of all the asparagus stalks. It should be the last two inches or so.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Stir in the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cook garlic in butter for a minute, but do not brown.
  5. Add asparagus, and cook for 10 minutes, turning asparagus to ensure even cooking.