Pan-Seared Asparagus with Caramelized Ginger

Categories: vegetables- Asparagus

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 (2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, cut into thin strips
• 1 lb. fresh asparagus, woody stems removed
• 1/2 tsp. smoked salt or coarse sea salt
• Ground white or black pepper

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ginger, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, until ginger is caramelized and golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove ginger from skillet with slotted spoon to a small bowl; set aside.
2. Add the asparagus to the hot pan and cook. rolling the spears, until golden on all sides. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, and serve topped with ginger.

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