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Sauteed Asparagus with Dijon Vinaigrette

Sauteeing asparagus keeps the spears bright green and crisp.
Martha Stewart Living, June 2008
  • Prep Time 5 minutes
  • Total Time 15 minutes
  • Yield Serves 4
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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons sherry or red-wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 pound thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 1/2-inch lengths

Directions

  1. Whisk together mustard, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus, and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring frequently, until asparagus are just tender, 10 to 12 minutes. (If the spears begin to brown, reduce heat to low.)

  3. Transfer asparagus to a serving dish. Drizzle with the vinaigrette, toss, and serve immediately.

Cook's Note

If using thick asparagus spears, halve them lengthwise before sauteing to ensure quick and even cooking.

Recipe Reviews

Reviews (4)

  • Cindy Balkwill
    1 Jan, 2013

    My husband made this last night to go along with rack of lamb and wild rice and it was unbelievable. So perfect and so delicious.

  • Pugnkidzmom
    25 Apr, 2011

    Easy and delish! I did use thicker spears (only ones I could fine) and cutting them in half worked great.

  • tamaramontreal
    17 Aug, 2010

    Super easy to make and tastes great!

  • echappe14
    23 Oct, 2009

    Loved this recipe! The dijon vinaigrette made the dish extra special.