Food & Cooking Recipes Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes Stir-Fried Asparagus 4.1 (19) Add your rating & review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 16, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 4 This recipe for stir-fried asparagus is a bright, flavorful way to prepare the vegetable. Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds ½ teaspoon coarse salt Pinch of freshly ground black pepper 1 to 2 tablespoons water Directions In a nonstick skillet or a wok, heat the oil over high heat. Add the asparagus, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes. Add the water, and continue to cook until easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, about 3 minutes more. Rate it Print