The delightful aroma of roasted asparagus fills the air, tantalizing your taste buds and promising a culinary journey that is both simple and sublime. This recipe for broiled asparagus with lemon tarragon dressing elevates the humble vegetable to new heights, creating a dish that is both elegant and rustic, perfect for any occasion. The asparagus spears, with their vibrant green color and crisp texture, are coated in a zesty dressing that combines the brightness of lemon with the herbaceousness of tarragon. A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese adds a touch of richness and salty goodness, while a hint of garlic provides a subtle savory note.
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ASPARAGUS WITH TARRAGON LEMON SAUCE
With its fresh taste and minimal prep work, I'm sure you'll love this easy asparagus recipe. -Patricia Swart, Galloway, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine olive oil and flour. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice, tarragon and salt. Serve with asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON AND OLIVE OIL
Steps:
- Preheat the grill to medium.
- In a shallow baking dish, toss the asparagus with the oil to coat well. Add the salt, and pepper and toss.
- Place the asparagus on the grill in a single layer, and cook, turning, until marked and tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with the lemon juice and drizzle with olive oil, to taste. Cover with aluminum foil and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
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 ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl toss the asparagus in the olive oil, and liberally season with salt and pepper. Spread the stalks out on a baking sheet, in a single layer, and roast until tender but still firm and moist, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, vigorously whisk together the mustard and lemon juice. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking quickly to emulsify the olive oil into the juice mixture. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter, toss with the vinaigrette and serve. The dish may be eaten warm or cold.
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.
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
SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON
Try this side with seared steak, roasted lamb or chicken.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add asparagus, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned and crisp-tender, 10 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness. Add lemon zest and cook 1 minute. Add lemon juice, toss to coat, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 5 g
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON DRESSING
Although steamed asparagus has an unmatched purity of taste, I love the earthy, charred flavor added by the grill, a flavor that can also be achieved with stove-top pan grilling, which combines high heat and a dry, heavy skillet.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus; most spears will break an inch or two from the bottom. Peel the stalks up to the flower bud. Meanwhile, start a charcoal fire or heat a gas grill; if you're cooking indoors, heat a cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it smokes.
- To grill the asparagus spears, toss them with about a tablespoon of oil, mixing with your hands until spears are coated. Season well with salt and pepper. Grill until tender and browned in spots, turning once or twice, in all 5 to 10 minutes.
- To pan grill the asparagus, do not oil or season them. Just toss them in the hot skillet, and cook, turning the spears individually as they brown, until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove as they finish, and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix together the lemon juice and shallots, then stir in enough olive oil to add a little body and take the edge off the sharpness of the lemon; the mixture should still be strong. Season it well with salt and plenty of black pepper, and stir in the parsley. Serve the asparagus hot or at room temperature with grilled fish. Spoon the sauce over everything.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 119, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 600 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
WHITE BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH TARRAGON-LEMON DRESSING
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories salads and dressings
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- If using canned beans, drain and rinse. If using dried beans, soak in plenty of water for 6 hours or overnight. Drain beans and transfer to a medium pot. Cover beans by 2 inches with water and add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the bay leaves. Simmer until just tender but not at all mushy, about 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours, depending upon what kind of beans you're using. Drain.
- Break off tough ends of the asparagus. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a bowl with ice and cold water. Blanch trimmed asparagus for 1 1/2 minutes, or until just cooked through but still firm, then plunge them into the ice bath. Let sit for 5 minutes, then drain. Pat dry and slice diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces.
- In a blender or food processor, combine tarragon, lemon zest, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, the black pepper and the lemon juice, and process until garlic is chopped. Pour in olive oil. Process until mixture is well blended and bright green, about 1 minute.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together beans, asparagus and dressing. Taste and add more lemon juice and salt if needed.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 318, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 346 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
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
GRILLED ASPARAGUS AND SPRING ONIONS WITH LEMON DRESSING
Fat asparagus stalks won't fall through the grill grates-and they can char without becoming soft and stringy.
Provided by Dave Muller
Categories Bon Appétit Lemon Lemon Juice Asparagus Green Onion/Scallion Grill Vegetarian Vegan Wheat/Gluten-Free Side Spring Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare grill for medium-high. Whisk lemon zest, Meyer lemon zest, lemon juice, Meyer lemon juice, mustard, and 1/4 cup oil in a medium bowl to combine; season dressing with salt and pepper (if you don't have Meyer lemons, use regular lemons in their place).
- Place asparagus and spring onions on a rimmed baking sheet and lightly drizzle with oil. Season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Grill, turning once, until lightly charred and crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Serve drizzled with dressing.
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 Baked Asparagus
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
LEMON-MUSTARD-TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, zest, mustard, tarragon, honey, and a little salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
ASPARAGUS WITH TARRAGON BUTTER
Make and share this Asparagus with Tarragon Butter recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Evie3234
Categories Vegetable
Time 18m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Trim woody ends from asparagus.
- Place the asparagus in a large frying pan with about 1 inch of boiling water.
- Cover with lid and cook for about 6-8 minutes, until the asparagus is tender but still firm.
- Drain well.
- Arrange the asparagus spears on a warmed serving dish.
- Make the tarragon butter by creaming together the remaining ingredients; heat it gently and pour over asparagus.
- Serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.9, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 168.9, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.3, Protein 4.6
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 Baked Asparagus
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
LEMON-ROASTED ASPARAGUS
When it comes to fixing asparagus, I think it's hard to go wrong. The springy flavors in this easy recipe burst with every bite. -Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Place asparagus in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix remaining ingredients; drizzle over asparagus. Toss to coat. Roast until crisp-tender, 8-12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROASTED TARRAGON ASPARAGUS
The simple seasoning turns fresh asparagus spears into a special spring side dish that's speedy, too.-Joyce Speckman, Holt, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a shallow baking dish coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with pepper and salt. Toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 13-15 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning occasionally. Sprinkle with tarragon.
Nutrition Facts :
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 Baked Asparagus
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
ASPARAGUS WITH TARRAGON DIPPING SAUCE
Make and share this Asparagus with Tarragon Dipping Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Vegetable
Time 12m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot.
- Add the asparagus, return to a boil, and cook about 2 minutes or until just tender.
- Rinse and drain under cold running water.
- Pat asparagus dry with paper towels.
- For tarragon sauce, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, shallots, tarragon, lemon juice, salt, freshly ground pepper, and red pepper in a small bowl until well mixed.
- Arrange asparagus on a platter and serve with tarragon sauce.
- Makes 20 servings.
- Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare asparagus and sauce as directed above.
- Wrap and refrigerate asparagus and sauce for up to 24 hours.
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 Baked Asparagus
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
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON DRESSING
This preparation favors thick spears of asparagus, which become tender and remain moist inside while their exteriors char. Those that weigh an ounce or two each-that is, eight to sixteen per pound are the best. The only difference between thick and pencil asparagus is that thick asparagus must be peeled before cooking to remove the relatively tough skin; use a vegetable peeler or paring knife.
Yield makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus; most spears will break naturally an inch or two above the bottom. Peel the stalks up to the flower bud. Meanwhile, start a grill or preheat a cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it smokes.
- To grill the asparagus, toss them with about 1 tablespoon of the oil, mixing with your hands until they're coated. Season well with salt and pepper to taste. Grill until tender and browned in spots, turning once or twice, a total of 5 to 10 minutes.
- To pan-grill the asparagus, do not oil or season them. Just toss them in the hot skillet and cook, turning the individual spears as they brown, until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove as they finish and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix together the lemon juice and shallot, then stir in enough olive oil to add a little body and take the edge off the sharpness of the lemon; the mixture should still be quite strong. Season it with salt and plenty of black pepper and stir in the parsley. Serve the asparagus hot or at room temperature with grilled or broiled swordfish, monkfish, or other sturdy fish. Spoon the sauce over all.
- You could serve these grilled asparagus with any of the vinaigrettes on page 304 in lieu of the lemon-shallot-parsley mixture here. If you were serving them as part of an Asian-themed meal, you might swap out the dressing in this recipe for Soy-Ginger Dressing: Combine 1/4 cup soy sauce with 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 2 teaspoons rice or other mild vinegar, and a few drops of sesame oil. Serve over the asparagus.
Tips:
- To achieve perfectly tender-crisp asparagus, cook it until it turns bright green and slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- For the lemon-tarragon dressing, use freshly squeezed lemon juice and finely chopped tarragon leaves for the best flavor and aroma.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of salt, pepper, and lemon juice in the dressing to suit your taste preferences.
- If you don't have a broiler, you can roast the asparagus in a preheated oven at 450°F (230°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
- Serve the roasted asparagus immediately with the lemon-tarragon dressing while it's still warm and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Broiled asparagus with lemon-tarragon dressing is a simple yet elegant dish that showcases the natural flavors of fresh asparagus. With its vibrant green color, tender-crisp texture, and bright citrusy dressing, this recipe is a perfect side dish for any occasion. Whether you're serving it at a casual family dinner or a fancy holiday gathering, this dish is sure to impress your guests.
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