How To Make Soft Buttery Asparagus
If your asparagus can t all fit in one layer in your pan stir a couple of times during the cooking process.
How to make soft buttery asparagus. Lower the heat to medium and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes or until asparagus is bright green and just crisp tender. In a large skillet bring about 1 2 inch of water to a rapid boil. After 8 minutes take a peek.
Put butter in a wide skillet over medium high heat. Cook until the asparagus is. Cook on low for 10 12 minutes depending on how soft you like your asparagus.
Cook the asparagus for 2 3 minutes or until bright green and just tender. Add the asparagus and cook stirring occasionally until it begins to soften about 8 minutes. When butter is melted add garlic and give it a quick stir to combine.
In a pan large enough to hold most of the asparagus in a single layer i recommend this 12 cast iron skillet melt butter over medium heat spreading it around the bottom of the pan to coat. Gently toss to coat. Cook for approximately five minutes stirring or shaking the pan every couple minutes to cook evenly.
The asparagus will break at the point between the tender tips and the tougher ends. Cut the bottom part of the asparagus stems about 1 2 inches. Cook stirring occasionally until tender 5 9 minutes depending on how big the spears are.
Toss with a spatula to combine well with the garlic. Season the water with salt and add the asparagus. Add 1 2 cup water cover and bring to a simmer.