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Lemony Asparagus

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13min

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4 servings

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This simple and bright asparagus side dish is a perfect spring recipe. Fresh asparagus is sautéed until crisp-tender, then brightened with a splash of lemon juice. The slight acidity perfectly complements the grassy asparagus flavor.

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1 g
1 g
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Steps

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1
Trim asparagus

Wash the asparagus and trim off the tough, woody ends.

2
Heat oil

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

3
Sauté asparagus

Add the asparagus to the skillet and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is crisp-tender, about 5-7 minutes.

4
Season asparagus

While the asparagus is cooking, cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice from one half over the asparagus. Season with salt and pepper.

5
Serve

Transfer the asparagus to a serving dish and serve immediately.

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