Pan-Fried Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1 pound asparagus spears fresh trimmed
• 0.3 cup butter 
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt 
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper black
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook garlic in butter for a minute, but do not brown.
2. Add asparagus, and cook for 10 minutes, turning asparagus to ensure even cooking.