Pan-Fried Minty Asparagus

Sep 14, 2025
by Aglae Marvin
- 5.0 / 5 ( 2 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

5 mins
COOK TIME

10 mins
TOTAL TIME

15 mins
SERVING

4 People
VIEWS

6

Elevate your spring vegetables with this vibrant and simple pan-fried asparagus. The bright flavors of fresh mint and lemon complement the tender, slightly sweet asparagus spears, creating a delightful side dish or a light and refreshing vegetarian meal.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

1/2 lemon

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

6 g
Fiber

3 g
Protein

3 g
Saturated Fat

1 g
Sodium

42 mg
Sugar

2 g
Fat

7 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

1 mins

Heat olive oil in a large, shallow pan over medium heat. (1 minute)

02

Step

3 mins

When oil is hot, arrange asparagus evenly over the bottom of the pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

03

Step

8 mins

Stir once. Continue cooking, stirring as needed, until bright green and tender, 6 to 8 minutes.

04

Step

1 mins

Stir in mint, cook for about 30 seconds, and remove from heat.

05

Step

1 mins

Squeeze lemon juice over asparagus and season with salt and pepper.

For a more intense mint flavor, gently bruise the mint leaves before chopping to release their oils.
To prevent the asparagus from becoming soggy, avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook in batches if necessary.
A pinch of red pepper flakes can add a subtle kick to this dish.

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