Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 bunches asparagus (14 ounces each), ends trimmed

Coarse salt and ground pepper

4 wide strips lemon zest

Juice from 1/2 lemon

Preparation

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add asparagus, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned and crisp-tender, 10 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness. Add lemon zest and cook 1 minute. Add lemon juice, toss to coat, and serve warm.