Ingredients
1 pound asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces, tips & stalks separated
4 teaspoon garlic olive oil divided
¼ cup breadcrumbs
¼ teaspoon of kosher salt
salt and pepper to taste*
Instructions
Prepare a large bowl with ice water.
Bring a large saucepan of well-salted water to a boil over medium heat. Add the asparagus stalk pieces and cook for 2 minutes. Add the tips and cook for an additional minute. Drain and immediately plunge the asparagus into the ice water to stop it from cooking further. Let the asparagus rest in the ice water while the breadcrumbs are prepared, then drain.
Heat 2 teaspoons garlic olive oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the breadcrumbs and the salt. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and crunchy, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate or bowl.
Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil in the skillet, then add the asparagus. Cook just to warm the asparagus, about 1 minute.
Remove from the heat and return the breadcrumbs to the pan. Toss to combine, taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve.
