Springtime Sauteed Asparagus with Bacon and Garlic Cream Sauce
Spring is here! Celebrate with this light & flavorful asparagus dish. Tender asparagus sauteed with crispy bacon & bathed in a creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for any weeknight meal!
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus woody stems removed and spears cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving about 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat in the skillet.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the asparagus to the skillet and saute for 3-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Pour in the heavy cream and dijon mustard. Bring to a simmer being sure to scrap up all of the bacon drippings from the bottom of the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove cream sauce from heat and stir in the parmesan until melted through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the bacon bits to the skillet and toss to coat everything in the luxurious garlic cream sauce.
Notes
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