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Erickson Sautéed Asparagus
A fast family-tested vegetable side that takes about 10 minutes and keeps asparagus simple with olive oil, pepper, and fresh lemon.
Ingredients
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb asparagus, woody ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 tsp sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Directions
1. Heat the olive oil in a stainless-steel skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the asparagus, sea salt, and several grinds of black pepper.
3. Sauté, stirring often, for 3–6 minutes, until tender. Timing will vary with the thickness of the asparagus.
4. Remove from the heat and toss with the fresh lemon juice.
5. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve.
1. Heat the olive oil in a stainless-steel skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the asparagus, sea salt, and several grinds of black pepper.
3. Sauté, stirring often, for 3–6 minutes, until tender. Timing will vary with the thickness of the asparagus.
4. Remove from the heat and toss with the fresh lemon juice.
5. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve.
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