Stir-Fried Asparagus

Name: Stir-Fried Asparagus
Cook time: PT0D0H30M
Total time: PT0D0H30M
Yield: serves 1-2
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 lb. asparagus, fibrous bottoms snapped off, cut into 2-in. pieces; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

It is amazing what a little oil and a lot of heat can do for asparagus.

Serves
serves 1-2
Time
30 minutes

PHOTOGRAPHY BY KAT CRADDOCK

By Karen Smiarowski

Updated on March 16, 2022

Stir-frying both caramelizes and intensifies the grassy flavor of asparagus spears. This recipe is from Karen Smiarowski of Smiarowski Farmstand & Creamy in Massachusetts’ Pioneer Valley, where locally grown asparagus is celebrated every spring at community fundraising suppers.

Equipment

Large Skillet

Ingredients

2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lb. asparagus, fibrous bottoms snapped off, cut into 2-in. pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

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Instructions

Step 1

To a large skillet set over medium-low heat, add the oil and the asparagus. Cook, stirring occasionally, until blistered in spots and tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 13–20 minutes (the thicker the spears, the longer the cook time). Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

To a large skillet set over medium-low heat, add the oil and the asparagus. Cook, stirring occasionally, until blistered in spots and tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 13–20 minutes (the thicker the spears, the longer the cook time). Season to taste with salt and black pepper.