Asparagus is a delightful vegetable that can be enjoyed roasted, grilled, or steamed. When cooked properly, asparagus remains crisp and tender, with a slightly sweet flavor. It is also a good source of vitamins A, C, and K. One of the simplest and most delicious ways to prepare asparagus is with a drizzle of melted butter, lemon juice, and fresh mint. This recipe is easy to make and can be ready in just 15 minutes. Serve it as a side dish or as a light main course.
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LEMON-GLAZED ASPARAGUS
Lemon and honey add a sweet and tangy flavor to this easy asparagus side dish - ready in 20 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Trim asparagus; cut spears diagonally in half. Place 3 inches water in 4-quart Dutch oven. Heat to boiling. Add asparagus; reduce heat. Cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; place in serving bowl.
- Meanwhile, heat butter, honey and lemon juice in 1-quart saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until butter is melted.
- Mix 1/4 water and the cornstarch in small bowl. Stir into lemon mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until bubbly and thickened. Pour glaze over asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
ASPARAGUS WITH MINT BUTTER
You'll have more than enough mint butter for the tender asparagus. Try melting a bit over lamb chops or fresh peas -- classic partners for the herb.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Make the butter: Melt butter with mint, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat until just bubbling around edges.
- Make the asparagus: Cook asparagus in a pot of salted boiling water until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Drain.
- Drizzle a few tablespoons mint butter over asparagus, and toss gently to coat. Garnish with mint leaves.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON, BUTTER, AND PARMESAN
The perfect side dish - Roasted Asparagus with lemon, butter, and parmesan. An easy, baked asparagus recipe that pairs well with everything.
Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Categories Easy
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rinse 2 bunches of asparagus and break off the ends by holding the base end and snapping it wherever it snaps.
- Place asparagus in a large rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roll asparagus lightly to coat in oil and seasonings.
- Squeeze 1/2 of a lemon evenly over the asparagus. Line the top third of the asparagus with lemon slices from the second half of your lemon. Thinly slice 4 tbsp of butter and line the center of the asparagus with butter.
- Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Remove asparagus from the oven and set oven to Broil.
- Sprinkle the center of the asparagus with Parmesan cheese then return to the center of the oven and broil 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ASPARAGUS WITH BUTTER LEMON AND MINT DRIZZLE
This is wonderful when that spring asparagus arrives on the supermarket shelves. I've also made this using lime with great results. This makes a light amount of the drizzle double it if you would like all of the asparagus well coated.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Simmer, steam or roast the asparagus until tender but still firm.
- Use a paper towel to remove any residual water from the asparagus.
- Place the butter in a microwave proof container (I use a glass measuring cup) along with the lemon juice and chopped mint.
- While the asparagus is cooking warm the butter to the point where it's not quite all melted.
- Remove from the microwave and stir to finish melting the butter and mix the lemon juice and mint nicely together.
- Drizzle the butter mixture over the still hot asparagus.
- Sprinkle the lemon zest over the top if using.
SAUTEED GARLIC ASPARAGUS
A simple but tasty twist to regular old Asparagus.
Provided by Ryan Morgan
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Melt the butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and asparagus spears; cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until asparagus is tender. If you like your asparagus well done, reduce heat and cook an additional 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 64 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH CILANTRO LEMON BUTTER
My newfound taste for asparagus has given me something new to create with. Here is one of the first, a great side with any meal!
Provided by Christine
Categories Asparagus Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and place a sheet of aluminum foil on the grate.
- While grill is heating, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Drop asparagus spears into boiling water and stir gently; cook until the asparagus are bright green but still crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Drain the asparagus and cool quickly under a stream of cold water.
- Place asparagus into a bowl and toss with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Place asparagus onto the foil-lined grill grate and cook until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Turn spears over several times with tongs.
- Transfer grilled asparagus to a serving platter.
- Stir cilantro, light butter, fat-free sour cream, and lemon juice together in a bowl; drizzle over asparagus to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 64.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
ASPARAGUS WITH PEAS, MINT & JERSEY ROYALS IN WILD GARLIC BUTTER
Coat asparagus, peas and Jersey Royals in a mint and wild garlic butter, then top with toasted almonds - the perfect partner to roast meat and savoury tarts
Provided by Rosie Birkett
Categories Side dish, Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield Serves 4 as a side
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the potatoes for 8-10 mins or until tender. Drain.
- Toast the slivered almonds in a dry frying pan until golden. Set aside.
- Mix together the butter, wild garlic leaves and mint (you can blitz in a food processor, if you like). Set aside.
- Cover the peas with boiling water for 30 seconds, then drain and immediately plunge into cold water.
- Heat the olive oil in a large lidded saucepan over a medium heat. Add the asparagus spears and a good pinch of sea salt and shake to coat in the oil. Put the lid on and cook the asparagus over a low to medium heat, shaking the pan to move the spears around, about 4 mins. Remove the spears from the pan and immediately plunge into iced water.
- Melt the garlic butter in the pan and squeeze in the juice of the lemon. Stir the potatoes, asparagus and peas into the butter untiul warm. Tip everything onto a serving dish and grate over some lemon zest. Top with the toasted almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
LEMONY ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH SHAVED CHEESE AND NUTS
Less is more when it comes to asparagus, especially those first tender stalks that show up in spring. Here they're quickly steamed and turned into an elegant salad tossed with a lemony, shallot dressing, and enriched with plenty of grated Manchego or other cheese. Chopped pistachios add another shade of green to the plate along with their sweet crunch, but use any nuts you like, or skip them entirely. This tangy, bright salad doesn't need them.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, spread pistachios in an even layer and toast for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool enough to handle, then roughly chop.
- Meanwhile, fill a large skillet with 1-inch water. Place steam basket on top, cover and bring to a simmer. Steam asparagus until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
- Finely chop 3 tablespoons mixed soft herbs. In a medium bowl, combine shallot, lemon juice, a pinch of salt and the pepper, and let sit for 2 minutes. Whisk in oil, then stir in pistachios, cheese and chopped herbs.
- To serve, drizzle asparagus with oil and salt to taste. Dollop with dressing, tear remaining 1/2 cup herbs on top, and sprinkle generously with more cheese. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH CILANTRO LEMON BUTTER
My newfound taste for asparagus has given me something new to create with. Here is one of the first, a great side with any meal!
Provided by Christine
Categories Asparagus Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and place a sheet of aluminum foil on the grate.
- While grill is heating, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Drop asparagus spears into boiling water and stir gently; cook until the asparagus are bright green but still crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Drain the asparagus and cool quickly under a stream of cold water.
- Place asparagus into a bowl and toss with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Place asparagus onto the foil-lined grill grate and cook until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Turn spears over several times with tongs.
- Transfer grilled asparagus to a serving platter.
- Stir cilantro, light butter, fat-free sour cream, and lemon juice together in a bowl; drizzle over asparagus to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 64.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, vibrant asparagus spears with tight tips and no wilting or bruising.
- Trim the asparagus spears by snapping off the tough, woody ends.
- To maintain the asparagus's vibrant green color, blanch it in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then immediately transfer it to an ice bath.
- Use unsalted butter for the sauce to control the saltiness of the dish.
- Add lemon zest and juice to the sauce for a bright, citrusy flavor.
- Freshly chopped mint adds a refreshing herbal note to the sauce.
- Serve the asparagus immediately with the butter, lemon, and mint sauce drizzled on top.
Conclusion:
Asparagus with Butter, Lemon, and Mint Drizzle is a simple yet elegant dish that showcases the delicate flavor of asparagus. The combination of butter, lemon, and mint creates a vibrant and flavorful sauce that complements the asparagus perfectly. This dish is a great way to enjoy fresh, seasonal asparagus and is sure to impress your friends and family.
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