Quick, easy, and delicious Pan Seared Asparagus with soy sauce and garlic takes only about 15 minutes to make, but is PACKED with amazing flavor.
Ingredients
2Tablespoonsolive oil
4garlic clovesminced
1bundle asparagusrinsed and trimmed
2Tablespoonssoy sauce
2Tablespoonswater
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook while stirring occasionally until it begins to turn golden brown, about 1 minute.
Add asparagus, soy sauce, and water to skillet. Roll asparagus to coat and cook evenly.
When asparagus is tender, but firm, remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
To trim asparagus, lay the stalks out on a cutting board with the woody ends aligned. Use a large kitchen knife to trim 1-2 inches from the bottom of the asparagus and discard the wooden ends. If you are unsure how much of the ends to trim off you can hold a single spear near the base and bend it gently until it naturally snaps, and use this amount as a guide to trim the rest.
If you have particularly thick asparagus spears with tough skin, you can peel the lower portion using a vegetable peeler to ensure optimal tenderness and texture.Store leftover soy sauce asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.