Pan-Fried Asparagus

Asparagus is one of the most variable veggies you can enjoy as a side dish for ham, steak, fish like Salmon, or even for salads and potatoes.  You can prepare it easy peasy with ingredients already available in the pantry. And a bonus is even kids love it too! 

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb fresh Asparagus, trimmed

2 tbsp. unsalted butter

Kosher salt, to taste

black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Wash the Asparagus well under cold water.
2. Trim the hard ends of the stalks.
3. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-heat.
4. Add the Asparagus and scatter it in the skillet.
5. Cook it for 7 mins shaking the skillet from side to side once in a while to make sure the stalks are coated with butter and evenly cooked. 
6. Sprinkle with Kosher salt and black pepper.
7. Cook for 3 more minutes or until the Asparagus is tender but still crispy and bright green.  
8. Remove from heat and serve hot.

SUGGESTION: 

You can also top it with mozzarella if you are a cheese lover.