Asian Asparagus is a quick and easy side dish that has lots of flavor with only 5 simple ingredients! The garlic, ginger and soy sauce combination makes asparagus taste great!
Easy Asparagus Recipe
Asian Asparagus tastes great served with chicken and rice. The sauce from the asparagus adds a great flavor to the meat and rice for an easy meal.
Asparagus is one of my favorite side dishes because it is so plentiful in the springtime! We love looking for the first hints of green. Green gives us hope for the growing season and all that lies ahead! And we look forward to getting our green John Deere tractors out and running in the field. Here is a nice picture from spring planting last year.
How to Cook Asparagus on the Stove Top
Heat skillet on medium high heat on stove top and add olive oil and garlic. Stir well as garlic sautes for a minute or two. Add asparagus to the skillet and cook asparagus to the desired doneness. We enjoy asparagus which is still crisp, yet tender. Add ginger and cook for about a minute. Add soy sauce and remove from heat as soon as the soy sauce boils. Continue stirring and serve immediately.
Tips for Making Asparagus in the Skillet
- Cut asparagus into 1 1/2″ to 2″ strips to decrease cooking time
- Wait until asparagus is cooked to add soy sauce and be prepared to remove from heat immediately or it can burn
- We like to keep minced garlic in a jar in the refrigerator to save time
- Fresh ginger adds an amazing full flavor to the asparagus
My friend Marybeth at My Fearless Kitchen has several great articles on asparagus including How to Choose Asparagus and How to Store Asparagus.
Here are other easy side dishes that we hope you enjoy as much as we do!
Printable Recipe For Easy Asian Asparagus
Asian Asparagus
Asian Asparagus is a quick and easy side dish that has lots of flavor with only 5 simple ingredients! The garlic, ginger and soy sauce combination makes asparagus taste great!
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus about 1 pound
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large clove garlic chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- toasted almonds optional
Instructions
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Wash and prepare asparagus by chopping into 1 1/2" - 2" pieces.
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Heat olive oil in skillet on medium high heat and saute garlic for 1 to 2 minutes. Add asparagus and cook. Stir often until asparagus is crisp yet also tender.
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Add ginger and stir. Add soy sauce and remove from heat as soon as it boils. Stir and serve immediately.
Shared on Weekend Potluck and Meal Plan Monday
We love asparagus too! Definitely need to try this