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Garlic Butter Sautéed Asparagus and Mushrooms served on a white plate with fresh rosemary garnish.

Garlic Butter Sautéed Asparagus and Mushrooms Recipe

A quick, savory, and healthy Mediterranean side dish featuring earthy baby bella mushrooms and crisp-tender asparagus spears tossed in a fragrant garlic rosemary butter.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • * 1 bunch approx. 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • * 8 oz approx. 2 cups Cremini or Baby Bella mushrooms, sliced
  • * 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • * 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • * 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • * 1 tsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • * Sea salt to taste
  • * Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • * 1 tsp fresh lemon juice optional

Method
 

Prep the Vegetables:
  1. Wash the asparagus and snap off the woody bottom ends. Cut the spears into 2-inch pieces. Clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel and slice them evenly.
Sear the Mushrooms:
  1. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes until golden-brown.
Add the Asparagus:
  1. Melt the butter into the skillet, then add the asparagus pieces and chopped rosemary. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the asparagus is bright green.
Infuse the Aromatics:
  1. Push the vegetables to the sides of the pan. Add the minced garlic to the center and cook for 30 to 60 seconds until highly fragrant, ensuring it does not burn.
Season and Serve:
  1. Stir everything together to coat with the garlic butter. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Sauté for 1 final minute until crisp-tender. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice if desired and serve hot.

Notes

To make this recipe completely vegan, replace the dairy butter with additional extra virgin olive oil or a plant-based butter substitute. Ensure the mushrooms are completely dry before cooking to achieve a perfect golden sear.