Asparagus with tarragon sherry vinaigrette is a classic spring dish that is both elegant and flavorful. The tender asparagus spears are cooked until crisp-tender and then tossed with a tangy vinaigrette made with tarragon, sherry vinegar, and olive oil. This dish is perfect as a starter or side dish, and it can be easily adapted to suit your own taste. For a richer flavor, try using shallots or spring onions instead of red onion. If you don't have tarragon, you can substitute another herb, such as chives or dill. And if you don't have sherry vinegar, you can use white wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar. No matter how you make it, asparagus with tarragon sherry vinaigrette is sure to be a hit!
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Nancy Fuller
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with foil.
- Add the asparagus in a single row to the prepared sheet tray. Drizzle with the olive oil, toss, and then season with some salt and pepper. Roast until tender, 15 minutes.
- Serve on a bed of spring mix and drizzle with the Creamy Herb Vinaigrette.
- Add the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, tarragon and shallots to a bowl and whisk until smooth and emulsified.
ASPARAGUS WITH TARRAGON SHERRY VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Steam asparagus on a steamer rack set over boiling water, covered, until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes (depending on thickness), then transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
- Whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in tarragon.
- Halve egg and force each half through a coarse sieve into a bowl. Toss asparagus with 1 tablespoon vinaigrette and divide among 4 plates. Spoon remaining dressing over asparagus and top with egg.
STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH TARRAGON MAYONNAISE
High-class asparagus gets a drizzling of low-fat, cholesterol-free mayonnaise.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To make mayonnaise, in blender or food processor, place tofu, lemon juice, mustard, salt, shallot and garlic. Cover and blend on medium speed until smooth. With blender on, add oil by drops. Place in glass or plastic container; stir in tarragon. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or until chilled.
- Place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water in saucepan or skillet (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place asparagus in basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Steam 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Serve with mayonnaise.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg
ASPARGUS WITH TARRAGON SHERRY VINAGARETTE
Make and share this Aspargus With Tarragon Sherry Vinagarette recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Denver cooks
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Steam asparagus on a steamer rack set over boiling water, covered, until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes (depending on thickness).
- transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking.
- Drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
- Whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl a add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
- Whisk in tarragon.
- Halve egg and force each half through a coarse sieve into a bowl.
- Toss asparagus with 1 tablespoon vinaigrette and divide among 4 plates. Spoon remaining dressing over asparagus and top with egg.
WARM ASPARAGUS WITH TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE
This is one of two Runner-Up recipes for 1993 in the San Francisco Chronicle, and was developed by Georgeanne Brennan.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Vegetable
Time 13m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the mustard in a small bowl. Whisk in the vinegar, salt and pepper. Slowly add the olive oil, whisking constantly, until completely incorporated. Stir in the shallots and tarragon. Set aside for at least 15 minutes.
- Trim the asparagus, discarding woody ends. Steam, roast or grill the spears whole until just tender when pierced with a fork. Do not overcook.
- Arrange the still-warm asparagus on a warm serving plate, spoon the dressing over it and turn the asparagus gently to coat.
ASPARAGUS WITH MORELS AND TARRAGON
This dish is a French classic, a combination of strong, uncommon flavors that could have been designed to go together. Combining dried and fresh mushrooms is a reliable way to transfer the exotic flavor of truly wild mushrooms to tamer domesticated ones. Using the soaking liquid for the morels makes it certain that none of their essence goes to waste.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories side dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put morels, porcinis or both in a bowl with very hot water to cover; soak until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain morels and reserve soaking liquid. Cut morels in half; if porcinis are large, chop them roughly.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; when butter is hot and foam has subsided, add shallots and reconstituted and fresh mushrooms to pan. Cook until shallots soften and fresh mushrooms have released their liquid and it has cooked off, about 10 minutes.
- Add asparagus and 1/2 cup reserved liquid to pan. Bring liquid to a boil, cover, reduce heat so mixture simmers, and continue cooking for another 2 to 4 minutes, or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Add cream and tarragon or chervil and continue cooking, uncovered, until sauce thickens slightly and asparagus is tender, about 4 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 224, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 716 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ASPARAGUS WITH HORSERADISH VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories weekday, side dish
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook until just tender. Plunge into a bowl of ice water. Drain.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the horseradish, shallot, Champagne vinegar and a little salt and pepper. Whisk in the oil. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Divide asparagus among 4 dishes and dress with horseradish vinaigrette. Sprinkle the herbs and chopped egg over asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 551, UnsaturatedFat 51 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 638 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ASPARAGUS WITH HAZELNUTS AND TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE
Categories Appetizer Side Steam Vegetarian Quick & Easy Asparagus Spring Tarragon Hazelnut Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegan Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield 4 Side-Dish Servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour water into large pot to depth of 1 inch and bring to boil. Place asparagus on steamer rack set over water in pot. Cover pot and steam until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer asparagus to bowl of ice water and cool. Drain. Place asparagus on paper towels. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Combine shallots, vinegar, tarragon and mustard in bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place baby lettuces on large platter. Arrange asparagus atop lettuces. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Sprinkle with hazelnuts.
MUSHROOMS AND ASPARAGUS WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Time 30m
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high and cook one-third the mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with more oil and remaining mushrooms. Add 2 teaspoons oil to skillet and cook asparagus, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add to mushrooms. Add 1 teaspoon oil to skillet and cook shallot until translucent, 3 minutes. Add vinegar and mustard and stir to combine. Add broth and cook, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon, until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Stir in honey, then pour over vegetables. Toss to combine and transfer to a serving dish. Serve warm or at room temperature (toss before serving).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g
TARRAGON ASPARAGUS
I grow purple asparagus, so I'm always looking for new ways to prepare it. Recently, my husband and I discovered how wonderful any color of asparagus tastes when it's grilled. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- On a large plate, toss asparagus with oil, salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning occasionally and basting frequently with honey during the last 3 minutes. Sprinkle with tarragon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASPARAGUS VINAIGRETTE
Asparagus is at its flavorful best for only a short time, usually between March and May, when you'll want to avail yourself of its abundance. There are, of course, a number of ways to prepare and serve asparagus, but this method, in which it is paired with a savory vinaigrette, is one of Martha's seasonal favorites.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous amount of salt, and the asparagus. Return to a boil, and cook until asparagus are bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to ice bath to cool. Drain well, pat dry, and transfer to a serving platter.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, and sugar. Season with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Whisk in oil. Add lemon zest and tarragon; whisk to combine. Taste, and adjust for seasoning. Drizzle over asparagus. Serve immediately, or let stand at room temperature for up to 30 minutes before serving.
TARRAGON ASPARAGUS SALAD
I love asparagus, and I love it even more when drizzled with my light, lemony vinaigrette dressing with a touch of tarragon. It's perfect as a side for fresh spring meals. -Linda Lace, Winter Park, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the first 7 ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate at least 1 hour., In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 1-3 minutes. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry. Refrigerate, covered, until serving., To serve, shake dressing again. Spoon over asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 387mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- When selecting asparagus, look for spears that are bright green and have tight, closed tips. Avoid spears that are limp, wilted, or have yellow or brown spots.
- To prepare the asparagus, rinse it under cold water and then trim off the woody ends.
- You can blanch the asparagus before roasting it to help preserve its color and nutrients. To blanch the asparagus, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until it is bright green and tender. Immediately transfer the asparagus to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- To make the tarragon sherry vinaigrette, whisk together the olive oil, sherry vinegar, tarragon, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
- When roasting the asparagus, toss it with the vinaigrette to evenly coat it. Spread the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast in a preheated oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until it is tender and slightly caramelized.
- Serve the roasted asparagus immediately with the remaining vinaigrette.
Conclusion:
Asparagus with tarragon sherry vinaigrette is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The asparagus is roasted until tender and slightly caramelized, and the tarragon sherry vinaigrette adds a bright and flavorful touch. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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