Sauteed Asparagus with Lemon

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Servings:
4

Try this side with seared steak, roasted lamb or chicken.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 bunches asparagus (14 ounces each), ends trimmed

  • Coarse salt and ground pepper

  • 4 wide strips lemon zest

  • Juice from 1/2 lemon

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add asparagus, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned and crisp-tender, 10 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness. Add lemon zest and cook 1 minute. Add lemon juice, toss to coat, and serve warm.

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