Fried asparagus is a classic spring side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a variety of meals. The combination of butter and black olive lemon mayonnaise adds a richness and complexity to the asparagus that elevates it from a simple vegetable side to a culinary delight. The asparagus is first sautéed in butter until tender, then topped with a creamy black olive lemon mayonnaise that is bursting with flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends, and it's also a great way to use up any leftover asparagus you may have.
Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!
BUTTER-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH BLACK OLIVE & LEMON MAYONNAISE
The subtle flavour of asparagus works really well with salty pairings, as with this salted anchovy, balsamic and black olive mayonnaise
Provided by Tom Kerridge
Categories Side dish, Starter, Vegetable
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- First, make the mayonnaise. In a food processor, add the whole olives, egg yolks, vinegar, mustard and anchovy, and blend until you have a smooth paste. Slowly add the oil until it becomes thick and glossy. To finish, stir through the chopped olives, lemon juice and cayenne pepper.
- Next, in a pan over a low heat, warm the clarified butter until it melts. Put the flour, beaten eggs and brioche crumbs into three separate bowls. Dip the asparagus stem into the flour, leaving the tip uncovered, then dip it into the beaten egg and finally into the brioche crumbs. Repeat for each spear.
- Turn up the heat until the melted butter is hot. Add four spears of asparagus and fry for 1 min or so - it will cook quickly. Use a slotted spoon to lift them onto a plate lined with kitchen paper. Repeat with the remaining spears. After each batch comes out of the butter, grate over the Parmesan. Serve with the mayo.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 calories, Fat 33 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 45 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium
PAN-FRIED ASPARAGUS
This garlic asparagus dish is a Northern Italian side dish. My family loves it! Even the kids!
Provided by Kim
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook garlic in butter for a minute, but do not brown. Add asparagus, and cook for 10 minutes, turning asparagus to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 524.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
BATTER FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH HERB OR LEMON DIPPING SAUCES
Fresh asparagus spears are dipped in a seasoned wine-batter and fried until crispy and golden brown. This is a perfect recipe to disguise vegetables for picky eaters. Serve them as a side dish, appetizer, or anytime snack with either one or both of the dipping sauces. COOK'S TIP: Keep this easy wine-batter recipe on hand to use with other vegetables as well as seafood, fish, and chicken tenders.
Provided by Feast Your Eyes
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- After cutting off the tough stems of the asparagus, wash well and pat dry with paper towels.
- Place oven rack in the middle position; preheat oven to 200°F
- In a bowl wide enough to easily batter-coat the spears, add the flour, egg, wine, lemon zest, onion powder, celery salt, Kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk together until well blended; batter should be on the thickish side. Let sit at least one (1) hour.
- For the dipping sauces:.
- HERB: Mix all of the herbs with the mayonnaise, season to taste. Chill, covered, until ready to serve.
- LEMON: Stir together all the ingredients in a small bowl. Chill, covered, until ready to serve
- Blanch the asparagus spears in boiling water. Drain, immediately run VERY cold water over them; blot dry on paper towels and set aside.
- Heat 3 inches oil in a 3 to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat until it registers 375°F on a deep-fat thermometer. (COOK'S TIP: Remember to return the oil to 375°F between batches of asparagus.).
- Dip the asparagus spears ONE-AT-A-TIME in the batter - Coat completely. Gently lower the spear into the hot oil. Repeat with remaining asparagus spears, but DO NOT CROWD. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, turning with a slotted spoon until lighlty golden.
- Remove each asparagus spear with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined baking sheet; if desired, sprinkle lightly with Kosher salt. Keep warm in the pre-heated oven for up to 20 minutes.
- Serve warm with one or both of the dipping sauces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.6, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 34.1, Sodium 225.4, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.9, Protein 3.8
ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON AND BUTTER
Categories Vegetable Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Lemon Asparagus Spring Gourmet Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Peel lower half to two thirds of each asparagus stalk with a vegetable peeler. Cook asparagus in a wide 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain well in a colander, then return to pot and toss with butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
BLACK OLIVE MAYONNAISE
Steps:
- Put the garlic cloves into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the olives and parsley and pulse again until the mix is almost a puree. Add the mayonnaise and salt and pulse until combined. With the processor running, add the olive oil in a stream. Pour into a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
BUTTER-ROASTED HALIBUT WITH ASPARAGUS AND OLIVES
Vegetables that are best served crisp-tender are a great accompaniment to a slow-roasted fish because they will come out perfectly cooked at the same time.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Fish Seafood Halibut Asparagus Green Onion/Scallion Spring Olive Quick & Easy Entertaining Soy Free Peanut Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Tree Nut Free
Yield 6-8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Thinly slice one-quarter of asparagus into coins and place in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Heat butter and 2 Tbsp. oil in a small saucepan over medium. As soon as butter is melted, add Aleppo-style pepper and remove from heat.
- Season fish with salt and black pepper on both sides and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Scatter ramps and remaining asparagus around fish; season with salt and black pepper. Pour butter mixture over fish and vegetables. Give vegetables a toss to evenly coat. Roast, undisturbed, until fish is just opaque in the center and asparagus is bright green and tender, 15-25 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets.
- Toss olives, chives, lemon juice, 2 Tbsp. tarragon, and remaining 5 Tbsp. oil with reserved asparagus; season with salt and black pepper.
- Transfer fish to a platter; top with ramps and asparagus. Spoon some olive mixture over, then scatter tarragon leaves over. Serve with potatoes, lemon wedges, and remaining olive mixture alongside.
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 OLIVE OIL, LEMON & PARMESAN
A Jamie Oliver recipe. This is a great combination and the way we have asparagus most often. It is so easy and delicious.
Provided by Baz231
Categories Vegetable
Time 7m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat a large griddle pan, remove the hard ends from the asparagus and dry griddle on both sides until nicely marked (about 5 minutes).
- As soon as they're ready, put them on the plates and dress with a good squeeze of lemon juice and about twice as much olive oil. (The quantities listed in the ingredients above are really rough as you just need to dress this dish to your own taste.).
- Season with salt & pepper to taste and then add freshly shaved or grated parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.6, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 14.7, Sodium 272.8, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2, Protein 9.4
ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON BROWNED BUTTER SAUCE
Make and share this Asparagus With Lemon Browned Butter Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Veghead
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Snap off or trim ends from asparagus. Steam in a large pot of water or asparagus steamer for 3 to 5 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Drain and transfer to a medium bowl and keep warm. Melt butter in a medium skillet. cook over medium-high heat until butter just begins to brown and foam, being careful not to burn. Remove from heat and stir in garlic. Swirl pan several times, then stir in lemon juice and vinegar. Pour over hot asparagus and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to mix. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with thyme and lemon zest, optional.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.3, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 71.3, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 3
PAN-FRIED MINTY ASPARAGUS
Pan-fried asparagus with a little lemon and mint. Yum! Serve as a side dish or toss with pasta with some extra lemon juice, olive oil, and mint for an easy vegetarian dinner.
Provided by Syd
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large, shallow pan over medium heat. When oil is hot, arrange asparagus evenly over the bottom of the pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir once. Continue cooking, stirring as needed, until bright green and tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Stir in mint, cook for about 30 seconds, and remove from heat. Squeeze lemon juice over asparagus and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 41.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH OLIVE BUTTER
If you love olives, try this combination of flavors to liven up simple steamed asparagus. Butter, garlic, lemon juice, and olives give great flavor and take asparagus to the next level.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus cover, and steam until desired tenderness is achieved, 6 to 9 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in olives and lemon juice; heat thoroughly, but do not boil, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Place steamed asparagus in a serving dish and pour sauce on top. Garnish with lemon zest and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 127.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON BUTTER CRUMBS
From Delia Smiths Vegetarian Collection. I add garlic to this so it is mentioned as an optional ingredient. If you prefer you can pan roast the asparagus instead of steaming them. Meant as a starter but can easily be served as a side dish.
Provided by PetsRus
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash the asparagus in cold water, then take each stalk in both hands and bend and snap off the woody end.
- Arrange the asparagus stalks in a steamer and steam over simmering water for 5-6 minutes, or until they feel tender when tested with a skewer, being careful not to overcook them.
- While the asparagus is cooking, heat 1 oz (25 g) of the butter in a frying pan, as soon as it is frothy, stir in the breadcrumbs, and garlic if using, and cook them, stirring constantly, until they're evenly browned and crispy.
- Then tip the crumbs on to a plate, stir in the lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.
- Now put the pan back on to the heat and add the remaining butter.
- As soon as it is frothy, add the cooked asparagus and toss to coat them in the butter.
- Sprinkle with the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the asparagus between warmed serving plates and sprinkle with the crumbs, serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.1, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 158.6, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.3, Protein 4.1
QUICK ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY
One of my favorite quick recipes for green asparagus, stir-fried with garlic and olive oil. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the asparagus up at the end.
Provided by Toi
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 11m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add asparagus and stir-fry until soft but still firm, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 41.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH BACON
This is a different twist on asparagus, sure to please and have them coming back for more!
Provided by Kathi Richards Smith
Categories Asparagus Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook and stir bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Discard grease.
- Melt butter in the same skillet.
- Cook and stir asparagus and shallot with salt and black pepper in melted butter and bacon. Cover skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer asparagus mixture to a platter. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 189.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
Tips:
- For the perfect asparagus, choose thin to medium stalks that are bright green and have tight tips.
- Trim the asparagus by snapping off the woody ends. You can also use a sharp knife to cut off the bottom inch or two.
- 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-crisp. Immediately transfer the asparagus to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- When frying the asparagus, use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet or nonstick skillet. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it is shimmering.
- Add the asparagus to the skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until it is browned and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
- To make the black olive lemon mayonnaise, simply combine all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
- Serve the butter-fried asparagus with the black olive lemon mayonnaise and enjoy!
Conclusion:
This butter-fried asparagus with black olive lemon mayonnaise is a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is also a great way to use up leftover asparagus. The asparagus is perfectly cooked and has a crispy exterior and tender-crisp interior. The black olive lemon mayonnaise is a flavorful and tangy dipping sauce that complements the asparagus perfectly. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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