Category: Vegetable
Garlic Butter Asparagus is a dish made with fresh asparagus spears that are sautéed in butter and garlic until tender and flavorful. The asparagus is typically cooked until it is slightly crisp-tender, allowing it to retain its bright green color and fresh flavor. The addition of garlic and butter adds a rich and savory element to the dish, enhancing the natural sweetness of the asparagus. This dish is often served as a side dish or appetizer and is a popular choice for springtime meals.
Flavor Profiles:
- Savory
- Slightly Sweet
- Buttery
- Garlic
What goes with Garlic Butter Asparagus:
- Chicken –
- Garlic –
- Salmon –
- Dill –
- Lemon –
- Grilled Chicken – The light and savory flavors of grilled chicken complement the rich and buttery taste of garlic butter asparagus.
- Thyme –
- Steak – The garlic butter in the asparagus can help tenderize the steak and add a delicious, savory flavor.
- Roasted Vegetables – Roasted vegetables, such as bell peppers, zucchini, and eggplant, add a sweet and caramelized flavor that complements the garlicky and buttery taste of asparagus.
- Salt –
- Pepper –
- Baked Salmon – The fatty and rich taste of baked salmon is balanced by the slight bitterness and crunch of garlic butter asparagus.
- Grilled Salmon – The rich, fatty flavor of grilled salmon is balanced by the sharpness of the garlic butter, while the asparagus adds a nice texture contrast.
- Quinoa Or Brown Rice – The nutty and earthy flavors of quinoa or brown rice provide a nice contrast to the strong and aromatic taste of garlic butter asparagus.