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Why It Works
- High heat sears the asparagus, giving it a woodsy, charred flavor while keeping the centers crisp-tender.
Sautéed whole asparagus spears don't get as much play as blanched and grilled do, but they should. When done right, they have a deep, woodsy flavor that's hard to beat. Plus, it's easy to do.
How to Buy and Prep Asparagus
Recipe Facts
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil, divided
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1 pound (450g) asparagus, woody ends trimmed
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
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In a large cast iron, carbon steel, or stainless steel skillet, heat 1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil over high heat until shimmering. Add half of asparagus and cook, tossing, stirring, and rotating the spears frequently, until browned all over, charred lightly in spots, and crisp-tender within, about 10 minutes; lower heat if necessary to prevent burning. Using tongs, transfer each spear as it's done to a plate and keep warm. Repeat with remaining vegetable oil and asparagus. Season with salt and pepper.
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Arrange asparagus on a serving plate and drizzle with sauce, such as this Caraway Yogurt Sauce or Tarragon and Lemon Aioli.
Special Equipment
10-inch cast iron skillet or 10-inch carbon steel skillet or 10-inch stainless steel skillet, tongs
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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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86 | Calories |
7g | Fat |
5g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 86 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 7g | 9% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 3% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 173mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate 5g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 3g | |
Vitamin C 9mg | 43% |
Calcium 26mg | 2% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 252mg | 5% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |