Prep time
5 mins
Total cook time
15 mins
Serves
3-4 people
Level
Easy
About the recipe
Start here! Scared to cook French? You can mess this up! Give it a try and you’ll be swooning for more French in your home!
Enjoy French asparagus roasted to perfection, coated in a rich garlic and onion butter sauce: an easy, flavorful side dish perfect for any meal. This simple recipe comes together with minimal ingredients and is ideal for beginners, delivering elegant results without any fuss. Serve it alongside roasted chicken, grilled steak, baked salmon, or even a light pasta for a complete and satisfying dish.
Fun French fact 🇫🇷: In France, asparagus is considered a spring delicacy, often enjoyed during family meals and traditionally paired with simple sauces to highlight its natural flavor.
Ingredients
● 500 grams (about 15 medium sized stalks) fresh asparagus
• 2-3 smashed and diced garlic
• 1 green onion cut finely
• 3.5 tablespoons (50 g) butter
• 1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper
Preparation
2. Melt the butter in a large non-stick fry pan, and then add the chopped garlic, onion, salt and pepper.
3. Sauté on medium heat for 3 minutes.
4. Add the asparagus to the pan, gently mix, and roll it in the garlic-onion-butter sauce.
5. Too cook, cover with a lid. Rotate/mix the asparagus in the sauce every 3 minutes rolling it in the butter.
6. Cook for a total of 8-10 minutes until the asparagus have a tender-crisp.
7. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve as a gourmand side dish.
