Looking for a quick asparagus recipe? Ok, like Jamie Oliver, I exaggerated a bit with 10 minutes, but it doesn’t take much longer. Asparagus season is the best time and you have to enjoy it, which is why I have created an asparagus recipe express version for everyday life: 4 ingredients – ready in no time! I could eat asparagus every day and it happens so quickly that I actually do it very often. Definitely give it a try, all you need is a few asparagus spears, butter, onion, chives – ohhhhmmm delicious!
Crispy pan-fried asparagus is simply brilliant
While classically cooked asparagus often becomes a little too soft, the asparagus in the pan retains its bite. By briefly frying, the natural sugars in the vegetables caramelize slightly, which creates a wonderfully nutty note. This recipe is perfect as a light lunch, quick dinner or as a noble side dish with fish and meat, simply delicious, I prefer the first. By the way, I was inspired to do this by the Big Green Egg newsletter during the week. Unfortunately, I don’t have time to heat up the grill, especially since my husband always does that.
Why this asparagus recipe works best in the pan
Traditionally, asparagus is often cooked in water. However, a lot of the valuable taste of the cooking water is lost. My husbands are very enthusiastic about cooked white asparagus with the purchased hollandaise, but I am less so, but this version of fried asparagus excites me. Something magical happens when frying in a pan: the so-called Maillard reaction. The heat causes the natural sugar in the asparagus to caramelize slightly, creating a wonderfully nutty note and a subtle sweetness. In addition, the cell structure is preserved. While cooked asparagus quickly becomes limp, this pan-fried recipe guarantees a perfect bite. It is the ideal method for everyone who loves their vegetables crunchy and flavorful.
What else goes well with this asparagus recipe?
If you like, add a splash of organic lemon juice or lemon zest for a refined finish, or optionally ein a few shaved parmesan flakes or roasted almond sticks. This quick asparagus recipe is extremely versatile. Combine it with a poached egg for a low-carb highlight or serve it with fresh baguette and some herb quark. You don’t need heavy equipment for delicious taste. The pan version is the salvation of every asparagus fan who is short on time!
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Asparagus recipe – crispy fried asparagus
Ingredients
500 g white asparagus
1 shallot
10 chive stalks
2 tbsp butter
A pinch of coarse sea salt & freshly ground pepper
preparation
- Wash the asparagus and cut off the woody ends (approx. 2-3 cm), then peel and cut into pieces. I like to make slanted pieces about 2cm, but you can cut it however you like. Peel the shallot and cut it into small cubes. Heat a pan and foam the butter in it and add the onions.
- Add the asparagus and fry for about 6-8 minutes. Swirl the pan regularly so that the bars are evenly browned and crispy on all sides.
- Cut the chives into small pieces.
- Once the asparagus has the desired browning, remove the pan from the heat. Add the chives and season with sea salt, pepper and lemon juice.
Bon appetite!
Quick easy asparagus recipe
Discover this easy asparagus recipe for pan-fried asparagus. Ready in just 10 minutes, healthy and delicious! Try it now!
- 500 G asparagus
- 1 Shallot
- 10 Chives stalks
- 2 EL butter
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Wash the asparagus and cut off the woody ends (approx. 2-3 cm), then peel and cut into pieces. I like to make slanted pieces about 2cm, but you can cut it however you like. Peel the shallot and cut it into small cubes. Heat a pan and foam the butter in it and add the onions.
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Add the asparagus and fry for about 6-8 minutes. Swirl the pan regularly so that the bars are evenly browned and crispy on all sides.
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Cut the chives into small pieces.
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Once the asparagus has the desired browning, remove the pan from the heat. Add the chives and season with sea salt, pepper and lemon juice.
