Ingredients:

1/4 c butter
2 T olive oil
1 tsp coarse salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

Directions:

Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.  Stir in th eolive oil, salt, and pepper.  Cook garlic in butter for a minute, but do not brown.  Add asparagus, and cook for 10 minutes, turning asparagus to ensure even cooking.

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