Asparagus With Anchovies And Garlic - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 bunches asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons anchovy paste or 1 anchovy fillet, minced

Preparation

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the garlic, red pepper flakes and anchovy paste (or anchovy fillet) stirring constantly until garlic is fragrant and anchovy melts.
Add asparagus and water and cook stirring occasionally until the asparagus is tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
Serve immediately.