Panfried Asparagus

I recently made a trip to the fruit and vegetable market and was so happy to see they had a fabulous deal on asparagus. As I'm sure y'all know, asparagus tends to be pricey so it's not something I eat as often as I'd like. 

When I spotted the asparagus, I noticed they were all quite thin. What does this mean? It means that they'd likely overcook quite quickly in the oven so I knew that pan frying them was the best option.

All it takes is a couple tablespoons of butter and a tablespoon of EVOO heating up on medium in a large frying pan. Add the asparagus and season with a generous amount of pepper flakes, sea salt, and cracked pepper. Cover for 6 - 8 minutes until bright and tender, using tongs to flip occasionally. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon.

Serve and ENJOY!