Asparagus With Olive Oil & Herbs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 1/4 lbs asparagus, woody ends removed
salt & pepper
1/2 cup of fresh mint, chopped (or 2 1/4 tsp dried mint)
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Mix parsley, garlic& oil in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
Add asparagus& mix to ensure that all stalks are covered with oil mixture.
Place asparagus into a skillet large enough for the asparagus to lie flat in no more than 2 layers.
Season with salt& pepper.
Cover& cook over medium-high heat until sizzling.
Reduce heat to low& simmer until asparagus is tender but not mushy, 10- 20 minutes.
Transfer to serving platter& sprinkle mint over top.
Stir lemon juice into the pan juices, season to taste& pour over asparagus.
Serve hot or at room temperature.