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Side view of Sweet Sautéed Asparagus with butter and salt and pepper in the background.
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5 from 12 votes

Sweet Sautéed Asparagus

Sweet Sautéed Asparagus is the best way to prepare this gorgeous springtime veggie. The low-calorie side dish is sautéed, slightly sweet, and healthy!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sautéed Asparagus, Side, Side Dish
Servings: 4
Calories: 157kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

  • Rinse and snap off the bottoms of each asparagus stalk.
    Cutting off the ends of asparagus with a knife on a cutting board.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet and add asparagus.
    Skillet with melted butter and tongs.
  • Sprinkle sugar over top of the asparagus.
    Skillet with melted butter, raw asparagus and sugar. Tongs on the side.
  • Sauté over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes or to your preferred doneness.  
    Skillet Sautéing Asparagus with tongs on the side.
  • Serve immediately while asparagus is bright, hot, and crisp.
    Tongs holding Sweet Sautéed Asparagus over a skillet.

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Notes

  • Make sure your asparagus stalks are cut the right way.  I like to snap one of the spears where it naturally bends, then line up the rest of the bunch and chop the woody ends off near where the first one snapped. That way you have perfectly even asparagus spears, beautiful and ready to serve.
  • Sautee in butter and a little bit of sugar (that's the secret!) for about five minutes or until they're slightly browned. You don't want to overcook or they'll be soggy and flimsy.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, if necessary, and serve immediately.
  • This is one of those dishes you want to prepare right before serving, so the veggies don't get cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1227IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg