Kittencal's Pan-fried Asparagus

Total Time: 17 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
• 1/2 lb fresh asparagus (tough ends removed)
• fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
• freshly grated parmesan cheese (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet melt butter with oil over medium heat.
• 2 add in kosher salt, garlic and crushed chili flakes (if using) cook stirring for about 1 minute (do not brown the garlic).
• 3 add in asparagus and cook for about 8-10 minutes turning the spears to ensure even cooking.
• 4 season with freshly ground black pepper.
• 5 sprinkle with parmesan cheese.