Pan Roasted Asparagus

Total Time: 22 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 lbs thick asparagus spears, ends trimmed
• kosher salt
• ground black pepper
• 1/2 lemon (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat oil and butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. when butter has melted, add half of the asparagus to the skillet with tips pointed in one direction; add remaining spears with tips pointed in the opposite direction.
• 2 using tongs, distribute spears in an even layer (spears will not quite fit into single layer). cover skillet; cook until asparagus is bright green and still crisp, about 5 minutes.
• 3 uncover, increase heat to high and season asparagus with salt and pepper to taste. cook until spears are tender and well-browned along one side, 5 - 7 minutes, using tongs to occasionally move spears from the center of the pan to the edge of the pan to ensure all are browned.
• 4 transfer to serving dish, adjust seasonings as needed and, if desired, squeeze lemon over spears. serve immediately.