April showers bring May flowers…and also asparagus!  Those lovely bright green shoots pop up everywhere this time of year.  And oh, are they delicious??!!  Grab yourself a bunch & get ’em on the table fast with this super easy, super tasty recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 bunch asparagus
• Olive oil (butter would be tasty too!)
• Salt & Pepper

Snap off woody bottom part of asparagus spears & discard. Heat up a skillet on medium heat & add olive oil (or butter). 

Add asparagus & sauté occasionally tossing with spatula.  Cook until asparagus is tender & slightly charred.

Remove from heat & add salt & pepper.  If desired, you can also add a squirt or two of lemon juice.  Enjoy!  

For everything you ever wanted to know about asparagus…and some additional awesome recipe ideas, here’s a fun video on The Science of Asparagus from America’s Test Kitchen.