How to Boil Asparagus
Learn how to boil asparagus perfectly every time using just 1 inch of water in a skillet: no giant pot required! Ready in 10 minutes with simple seasoning tips.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: Vegetables
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound asparagus
- 1/2 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cut off the tough bottom ends of the asparagus.
- Add 1 inch of water to a skillet and bring it to a boil.
- Add the asparagus and cook until just tender and bright green, about 3 to 5 minutes, depending on thickness: 3 minutes for very thin and 5 minutes for very thick.
- Remove from the heat and drain. Toss with the butter or olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Store for 3 to 4 days refrigerated.
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