INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb fresh asparagus spears , trimmed
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 3 garlic cloves , minced

DIRECTIONS

  1. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Stir in the olive oil and garlic and cook garlic for a minute, until fragrant, but not browned.
  3. Add asparagus, salt and pepper and cook, turning occasionally for 10 minutes.