Browned Butter Asparagus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs fresh asparagus, washed and tough ends trimmed off
2 -3 tablespoons unsalted butter (NO margarine!!)
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar

Preparation

Cook asparagus in 1\" salted boiling water for about 5-7 minutes to crisp-tender, or until desired tenderness is reached. (Or microwave the asparagus to desired doneness.) Drain asparagus and return to hot saucepan and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat butter over med-high heat. After about 3 minutes, it should start to foam; stir constantly and add garlic, salt and pepper. Keep stirring. When foaming stops, butter should be browned and kind of \"grainy\" looking.
Remove from heat; stir in sugar.
Pour browned butter mixture over cooked asparagus. Serve.