Asparagus is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be cooked in many ways, with broiling being a particularly tasty option. Broiling brings out the natural flavors of asparagus while giving it a slightly charred and smoky flavor. Whether you're looking for a simple side dish or an impressive appetizer, broiled asparagus is sure to please. This article will provide you with a few tips and tricks for making the best broiled asparagus, including choosing the right asparagus, preparing it properly, and cooking it to perfection.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LEMON-PARMESAN BROILED ASPARAGUS
These special spears are packed with flavor, thanks to the lemon-garlic dressing they're tossed in before roasting. It's a simple, quick side that goes with almost anything. -Tina Repak, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. In large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add asparagus; toss to coat. Place in a single layer on a wire rack over a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Broil 5-6 inches from heat until tender and lightly browned, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges
BROILED ASPARAGUS WITH GOAT CHEESE
An easy and unbelievable yummy recipe for oven-broiled asparagus finished with crumbled goat cheese.
Provided by Natalie Titanov
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Combine asparagus, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan and mix well.
- Broil in the preheated oven until asparagus is cooked through and easily pierced with a knife, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with goat cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 223.7 mg, Sugar 3 g
BROILED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON TARRAGON DRESSING
Asparagus broiled with a Dijon, lemon, and tarragon dressing. The dressing really brightens the taste. Quick to assemble and make.
Provided by Jill815
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 23m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source.
- Toss the asparagus with 4 teaspoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread out onto the prepared baking sheet, and broil in the preheated oven until the asparagus spears are just tender and begin to turn lightly brown, about 8 minutes. Turn the spears over halfway through cooking.
- While the spears are cooking, prepare the dressing by whisking together the lemon juice, shallot, tarragon, mustard, and olive oil in a small bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper. Once the asparagus is done, place it onto a serving platter and pour the dressing overtop.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 112 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
BALSAMIC BROILED ASPARAGUS
This broiled asparagus is so easy to make. My sister introduced me to balsamic asparagus and now I often serve it alongside shrimp, chicken and steak. -Holly Bauer, West Bend, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place asparagus in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Brush half of the mixture over asparagus., Broil 4 in. from heat 8-10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Brush with remaining mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BROILED ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- Snap off the ends of 2 bunches thin asparagus; discard. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Broil until slightly charred, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a platter and drizzle with red wine vinegar and olive oil. Top with shaved asiago.
ROASTED, BROILED, OR GRILLED ASPARAGUS
A quick and easy way to make Roasted, Broiled, or Grilled Asparagus
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories Citrus Vegetable Side Broil Roast Passover Vegetarian Quick & Easy Asparagus Grill Sugar Conscious Vegan Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 450°F, preheat the broiler or a gas grill, or start a charcoal or wood fire. If you're roasting or broiling, place the asparagus in a roasting pan and drizzle with a tablespoon or two of oil; sprinkle with salt. If you're grilling, brush the asparagus with oil and sprinkle with salt. Place in the oven, under the broiler, or on the grill.
- 2. Roast or grill, turning the spears once or twice, just until the thick part of the stalks can be pierced with a knife, 10 to 15 minutes. Broiling time will be shorter, taking 5 to 10 minutes total. Serve immediately or at room temperature, with lemon wedges.
BROILED ASPARAGUS PARMESAN
This is a tasty fresh vegetable dish ready in 15 minutes. The asparagus stays nice and green when steamed in the microwave or steamer if you prefer. The parmesan gives it a little extra flavor.
Provided by Judith Gollatz-Morgan
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 13m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place asparagus and water in 8x8 inch microwave-safe dish and cover.
- Heat in microwave on high until tender, 6 to 7 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
- Remove asparagus from dish and place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Squeeze lemon wedge into melted butter and drizzle over asparagus.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and ground white pepper over asparagus.
- Place under broiler until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 19.7 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
BROILED SALMON WITH ASPARAGUS AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS
If using farmed salmon, broil it for 4 to 5 minutes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Salmon Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat broiler with rack 4 inches from heating element. Stir together soy sauce, lemon juice, sugar, and ginger in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved.
- In a large straight-sided ovenproof skillet, toss asparagus and mushrooms with oil, season lightly with salt and pepper, and spread in an even layer. Broil 5 minutes. Add soy-sauce mixture, stir to coat, and broil 3 minutes more.
- Add salmon, sprinkle with salt, and drizzle with oil and some sauce from pan. Broil 2 to 3 minutes more (for medium-rare). Serve, with lemon wedges.
EASY BROILED ASPARAGUS
I really didn't enjoy eating vegetables as a kid. When I moved to Stockton, California I discovered the wonderful taste of asparagus. Every April over 30,000 people flood into Stockton for the annual Asparagus Festival, with good reason. It's really a delicious vegetable that goes so well with everything (fish, meat, chicken). This is my favorite way of preparing asparagus. It's easy, quick and simple. And it's yummy!
Provided by Kalihi Chef
Categories Vegetable
Time 16m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Rinse the asparagus spears.
- Snap off the tough ends of the spears.
- Place the asparagus in a shallow metal or ceramic pan.
- Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus.
- Sprinkle sea salt or kosher salt over the asparagus.
- Grind fresh black pepper over the asparagus.
- Shake the pan back and forth to distribute the olive oil, salt and black pepper over the asparagus.
- Plan on the oven rack about 6 inches under the broiler.
- Broil for 11 minutes, or until the asparagus has a nice broiled char to them.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
BROILED SALMON AND ASPARAGUS
We like to think of these quick and easy salmon bites as sophisticated fish sticks. Serve them as a party appetizer or as part of a main course with couscous.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Salmon Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat broiler with rack 6 inches from heat. Whisk together soy sauce, lemon juice, and sesame oil.
- On a rimmed baking sheet, arrange asparagus and lemon wedges and brush with sauce. Broil 3 minutes. Add salmon to pan, brush with sauce, and season with salt and pepper. Broil until asparagus is tender and salmon is opaque throughout, about 6 minutes, rotating pan, brushing salmon and asparagus with sauce, and flipping asparagus halfway through.
- Meanwhile, bring 1 1/4 cups water to boil. Stir in couscous and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Serve salmon and asparagus with couscous, drizzled with remaining sauce.
EASY BROILED ASPARAGUS
The perfect, easy side dish recipe ready in just 10 minutes. You only need three simple ingredients: olive oil, garlic salt, and asparagus.
Provided by Six Sisters Stuff
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Set your oven to broil.
- Spread asparagus on a baking sheet.
- Shake garlic salt over asparagus, then drizzle olive oil over top.
- With your hands, roll the asparagus so each piece is covered evenly with the oil and salt. Spread asparagus on the sheet evenly so that they are not overlapping.
- Broil for about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 206 kcal, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 2883 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 3 mg
BROILED ASPARAGUS
This member of the lily family has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years. Asparagus is at its peak from February through June and is a good source of fiber, folic acid, and potassium.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat broiler. On a baking sheet, toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and a pinch of pepper. Spread in a single layer.
- Broil, turning occasionally, until tender, 8 to 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 g, Fat 2 g, Protein 4 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh asparagus: Look for asparagus that is bright green, firm, and has tightly closed tips.
- Trim the asparagus: Cut off the tough ends of the asparagus spears.
- Toss the asparagus with olive oil: This will help the asparagus to brown and caramelize in the broiler.
- Season the asparagus: Sprinkle the asparagus with salt, pepper, and other desired seasonings.
- Broil the asparagus: Place the asparagus on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and broil for 5-7 minutes, or until tender.
- Serve the asparagus: Broiled asparagus can be served as a side dish or main course. It can be drizzled with lemon juice, olive oil, or melted butter.
Conclusion:
Broiled asparagus is a quick, easy, and delicious way to enjoy this healthy vegetable. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can have a side dish that is both flavorful and nutritious. Whether you are looking for a simple side dish or a healthy main course, broiled asparagus is a great option.
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