Cookbook:Garlic Asparagus

Ingredients

 * 1 tbsp unsalted butter
 * 1 tsp olive oil
 * ½ medium onion, finely diced
 * 2 tbsp minced garlic
 * Salt
 * Freshly-ground black pepper
 * 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed of tough ends

Procedure

 * 1) Melt butter with olive oil in a large straight-sided sauté pan over medium high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until translucent.
 * 2) Add garlic and cook, stirring, until golden.
 * 3) Add a pinch of salt and some freshly ground black pepper, and cook 1 more minute.
 * 4) Add asparagus and season mixture liberally with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sauté until asparagus is lightly browned around edges.
 * 5) Check for taste and adjust seasoning if desired. Serve warm.