Mince garlic into thin slices and set aside for about 10 minutes. Rinse the asparagus, peel the stalks and then remove the tough white ends at the base. Chop asparagus into 4-5 inch pieces.
Heat olive oil on medium flame in a large skillet. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant - about 1 minute. Add cut asparagus, salt, pepper, turmeric, red chili pepper flakes.
Cook, stirring, until the asparagus is bright green and crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn off heat, add lemon juice to skillet and stir a few times. Serve immediately.