Pan-Fried Asparagus recipe

4 servings

1/4 cup butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon coarse salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Stir in the olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Cook garlic in butter for a minute, but do not brown.

Add asparagus, and cook for 10 minutes, turning asparagus to ensure even cooking.