Pan-Fried Asparagus Tips with Lemon Juice and Lemon Zest
This simple and amazingly delicious recipe for Pan-Fried Asparagus Tips with Lemon Juice and Lemon Zest has only three ingredients and it’s a perfect side dish to make for guests!
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Every spring I look forward to the arrival of low-priced asparagus in the grocery store. Take a peek at my Asparagus Recipes and you can tell I love asparagus! I’m also a fan of the “less is more” approach when it comes to cooking it as a side dish. I’ve tried so many good asparagus recipes, but the asparagus side dish I make most often for guests is this Pan-Fried Asparagus Tips with Lemon Juice and Lemon Zest with only three ingredients: asparagus, olive oil, and a lemon.
If I make this recipe when I’m having guests, I like to use just the asparagus tips and save the thicker parts of the asparagus stalk to cook using a different method. If that doesn’t work for you, cook the thicker parts of the asparagus stalks for a couple of minutes before you add the tips. Recently I had some gorgeous asparagus and decided to give this recipe photo update. And this delicious recipe for Pan-Fried Asparagus Tips was first posted back in 2009, so I’m guessing it will be new to many of you; hope you enjoy trying it!
How to Make Pan-Fried Asparagus Tips with Lemon Juice and Lemon Zest:
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- Before you start to cook the asparagus, use a lemon zester (affiliate link) or fine cheese greater to remove most of the lemon zest (grated bright yellow lemon skin.) When the zest is removed, cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice.
- Trim asparagus so you just have the tips, or if you’re using the whole pieces trim the woody ends and cut asparagus pieces in half, keeping the thicker ends separate from the tips.
- Then heat the olive oil in a large pan and lay asparagus in a single layer as much as you can. (Put the thicker ends in first if you’re cooking the whole pieces, then add the tips after about about two minutes.)
- Cook asparagus over medium-high heat about 4-5 minutes.
- Then turn off heat, pour lemon juice over asparagus, plate it, and sprinkle with lemon zest.
- Serve Pan-Fried Asparagus Tips with Lemon Juice and Lemon Zest hot and wait for raves from your guests!
Other Tasty Recipes for Asparagus
Low-Carb Sheet Pan Meals with Asparagus ~ Kalyn’s Kitchen
Shaved Asparagus Salad ~ She Wears Many Hats
Roasted Asparagus and Mushrooms with “Everything” Bagel Seasoning ~ Kalyn’s Kitchen
Spring Lettuce Salad with Roasted Asparagus ~ Recipe Girl
Low-Carb Chicken and Asparagus Bake with Curry Sauce ~ Kalyn’s Kitchen
Pickled Peppered Asparagus ~ A Farmgirl’s Dabbles<
Pan-Fried Asparagus Tips with Lemon Juice and Lemon Zest is one of my favorite ways to cook asparagus when I have dinner guests, and this easy but WOW asparagus recipe has only 3 ingredients! This recipe was inspired by a recipe for cooking asparagus in Fine Cooking Magazine. Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.
Pan-Fried Asparagus Tips with Lemon Juice and Lemon Zest
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 173Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 90mgCarbohydrates: 5.2gFiber: 5gSugar: 18gProtein: 4g
Recipe Memories:
I made this several times for my dad and stepmother Norma in the months before she died. even though asparagus wasn’t in season and I was paying premium prices for it. I kept returning to this recipe because she was supposed to avoid salt, and this was something that tasted wonderful with no salt at all. I’m sure I’ll always think of her whenever I make this.
Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
Pan-Fried Asparagus Tips with Lemon is a wonderful recipe for any low-carb or low-glycemic eating plan, including any phase of the South Beach Diet. It’s a bit of a splurge to use only the tips of the asparagus, even when it’s in season, but try it for a special occasion and you’ll be a convert.
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Historical Notes for this Recipe:
This recipe was first posted in March 2009. Since then I had made it over and over and the recipe was updated with better photos May 1, 2018.
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Of the 101 ways to cook asparagus, I always come back to the most minimalist – lemon and olive oil. Looks so good Kalyn!
Thanks Karen. Me too; I make this one over and over when I have guests!
We love asparagus, so totally trying this one!
Thanks Lori, so glad you like it!
I love asparagus and with the addition of lemon zest this dish sings……..yumbo!!!!
Thanks, glad you like it!
I am SO EXCITED that asparagus season is here once again! This dish looks like one that my family would love. We usually just add ours to our meals on the grill, but I like this pan frying method too!
Thanks Brenda, I get really excited for asparagus season too!
I am so excited that asparagus season is upon us, and I agree – less is so much more!
I have enjoyed this recipe so much, so it makes me happy that more people are discovering it!
I am so with you on Asparagus Love/Obsession!
Very delicious recipe! I made it last night and enjoyed the flavor the asparagus contained!