Name: Caramelized Asparagus Skillet with Walnuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter), divided; 0.5 cup thinly sliced sweet onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; Salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped English walnuts; 1 pound asparagus spears, woody bases removed

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Skillet Asparagus with Caramelized Onions and Walnuts

Sep 2, 2025
by Agustin Graham
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PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

25 mins
TOTAL TIME

35 mins
SERVING

4 People
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Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and flavorful side dish! Tender asparagus spears are paired with sweet, caramelized onions and toasted walnuts, all cooked in a single skillet for easy cleanup and maximum flavor.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter), divided

0.5 cup thinly sliced sweet onion

1 clove garlic, minced

2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Salt and ground black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons chopped English walnuts

1 pound asparagus spears, woody bases removed

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

8 g
Cholesterol

25 mg
Fiber

3 g
Protein

3 g
Saturated Fat

6 g
Sodium

43 mg
Sugar

3 g
Fat

12 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Melt 1.5 tablespoons of ghee in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced sweet onion, spreading it into an even layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and beginning to caramelize, approximately 8-10 minutes. Reduce heat if browning too quickly, ensuring it doesn't burn. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the balsamic vinegar to deglaze the pan.

02

Step

Transfer the caramelized onion-garlic mixture to a bowl. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Wipe out the skillet and melt the remaining 1.5 tablespoons of ghee over medium-low heat. Add the chopped English walnuts and stir until they are crisp and lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.

03

Step

Add the asparagus spears to the same skillet and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring frequently, until the asparagus is bright green, tender-crisp, and still slightly crunchy, approximately 10-12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Plate the asparagus, top with the caramelized onion mixture, and garnish generously with the toasted walnuts. Serve immediately.

For an even richer flavor, try using brown butter instead of ghee. Simply cook the butter over medium heat until it melts, then continue cooking until the milk solids turn brown and the butter smells nutty.
If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can substitute with red wine vinegar or a squeeze of lemon juice.
To add a touch of sweetness, drizzle a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup over the asparagus before serving.

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