Best 9 Butter Roasted Asparagus Recipes

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Butter roasted asparagus is an easy and delicious side dish that can be served with a variety of meals. The asparagus is roasted in butter until it is tender and slightly caramelized, and the addition of salt, pepper, and garlic powder enhances the flavor. This simple dish can be prepared in just a few minutes, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROASTED SALMON WITH ASPARAGUS, LEMON AND BROWN BUTTER



Roasted Salmon With Asparagus, Lemon and Brown Butter image

Ready in just 15 minutes, this fast dinner combines silky salmon with a vibrant green medley of asparagus and peas. While the fish roasts, the vegetables and sauce come together in one pan on the stovetop. Thinly slicing the asparagus is the trick to maintaining a crisp texture that complements the tender salmon, while bright lemon juice and zingy capers balance the nutty brown butter sauce. Parsley is used here to finish, but dill or tarragon would also be lovely. Leftover vegetables make a fantastic omelet filling the next day.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     seafood, vegetables, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (6-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper
1 pound asparagus, tough stems trimmed, stalks sliced 1/4-inch-thick on a slight bias (leave tips whole)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus wedges for serving
2 tablespoons drained capers
1/2 cup thawed frozen peas
1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Rub salmon all over with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange skin side-down on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until medium, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • While the salmon roasts, prepare the asparagus: In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add asparagus, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add butter to skillet. Cook, stirring, until foam subsides and butter is deep golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. (Be careful not to burn). Turn off heat and stir in lemon juice, capers, peas, parsley and cooked asparagus. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide vegetables among plates. Top with salmon and spoon over any remaining pan sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

BUTTER-ROASTED HALIBUT WITH ASPARAGUS AND OLIVES



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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

2 bunches asparagus, trimmed, halved lengthwise if thick, divided
6 Tbsp. unsalted butter
7 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 tsp. Aleppo-style pepper
2 1/2 lb. skinless halibut, salmon, or arctic char fillet
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 bunches ramps or scallions, trimmed
3/4 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted, torn
1/4 cup finely chopped chives
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped tarragon, plus leaves for serving
Boiled small waxy potatoes and lemon wedges (for serving)

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.

PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH BROWN BUTTER, HAZELNUTS AND WHITE TRUFFLE OIL WITH ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES AND ASPARAGUS



Pan-Seared Scallops with Brown Butter, Hazelnuts and White Truffle Oil with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Asparagus image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound fingerling potatoes, washed and sliced lengthwise
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound asparagus, washed, tough ends removed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
12 to 16 jumbo sea scallops, or approximately 1 1/2 pounds
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
9 tablespoons clarified butter
1 1/3 ounces hazelnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, plus more for garnish
1 or 2 drops white truffle oil, optional

Steps:

  • For the potatoes: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, toss the fingerling potatoes with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the potatoes to a roasting pan and bake for about 25 minutes. Test with fork for tenderness. Remove them from oven to a bowl and set aside.
  • For the asparagus: Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the asparagus and blanch until they become bright green, about 2 minutes. Remove and plunge into an ice bath or rinse under cold water.
  • For the scallops: Heat a nonstick saute pan over medium heat until very hot and add the olive oil. Season scallops lightly with salt and pepper. When oil is hot, add the scallops and saute the first side until golden brown, approximately 2 minutes. Turn the scallops over, and after 1 minute, add the butter and the hazelnuts. When scallops are seared, transfer them to a plate and keep warm.
  • Add lemon juice to the butter and hazelnuts. When the butter has browned add the 2 tablespoons of the chopped parsley. (Add 1 or 2 drops of white truffle oil to the butter, if desired.)
  • Toss the potatoes and asparagus in the brown butter until heated through. Transfer the vegetables to a serving platter. Position the scallops over the vegetables and garnish with chopped parsley. Drizzle remaining brown butter over scallops and serve.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC BROWN BUTTER SAUCE



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I got this recipe from Cooking Light and it is our very favorite way to have asparagus. In the summer we grill the asparagus on the barbeque and then drizzle it with the sauce. I guessed at the serving size

Provided by shimmerchk

Categories     Vegetable

Time 17m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs asparagus spears (trim or peel any stalks that seem tough)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt (I use kosher salt)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Arrange asparagus in a single layer on baking sheet; toss to coat with olive oil.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for approximately 12 minutes or until tender.
  • Just before asparagus is done, melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat; cook for 3 minutes or until lightly browned, shaking pan occasionally.
  • Do not burn the butter or let it get too brown, should be golden brown.
  • Remove from heat; stir in soy sauce, and vinegar.
  • Drizzle over asparagus, tossing well to coat.
  • Serve immediately.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC BROWNED BUTTER



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I found this recipe in a Cooking Light magazine; it differs from some of the other Cooking Light recipes in that there is no oil and fewer ingredients. It is a very simple and delicious way to prepare asparagas.

Provided by SunshineNut

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs asparagus
cooking spray
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Arrange asparagas in single layer on baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle with Salt and Pepper.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes until tender.
  • Melt butter in small skillet; cook for 3 minutes until light brown. Remove from heat and stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar.
  • Drizzle over asparagas and serve immediately.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BROWNED BUTTER



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Make and share this Roasted Asparagus With Browned Butter recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Vegetable

Time 13m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb asparagus spear, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat over 450 degrees.
  • Place asparagus in a roasting pan; drizzle iwth olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Bake for 8 minutes or until tender-crisp.
  • In the meantime, melt butter and minced garlic in a small skillet over medium-high heat; cook 3 minutes or until lightly browned and foamy, shaking pan occasionally. Do not burn. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice. Drizzle butter mixture over roasted asparagus, toss well to coat. Srinkle lemon zest over asparagus.

PENNE WITH ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND BALSAMIC BUTTER



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Make and share this Penne With Roasted Asparagus and Balsamic Butter recipe from Food.com.

Provided by podapo

Categories     Penne

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb asparagus
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1 lb penne
1/4 lb butter, cut into pieces
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400.
  • Snap the tough ends off the asparagus and discard them.
  • Cut the spears into 1 inch pieces.
  • Put the aspargus on a baking sheet and toss with the olive oil and 1/4 tsp.
  • each of the salt and pepper.
  • Roast until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put the vinegar in a small saucepan.
  • Simmer until 3 T.
  • remain.
  • Stir in the brown sugar and the remainig 1/4 tsp.
  • pepper.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Cook the penne in a large pot of boiling, salted water just until done, about 13 minutes.
  • Drain the pasta and toss with the butter, vinegar, asparagus, Parmesan and the remaining 1 3/4 tsp.
  • salt.
  • Serve with additional Parmesan.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BROWN BUTTER AND PECORINO



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Make and share this Roasted Asparagus with Brown Butter and Pecorino recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 lbs medium-thick asparagus
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 ounces chunk pecorino romano cheese
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • To make brown butter, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Skim off the white foam as it rises to the top.
  • Continue cooking until the butter is medium brown and smells like roasted nuts.
  • Snap the ends from the asparagus — they'll break at the point of tenderness.
  • Or slice the ends off closer to the root end and peel spears with a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler.
  • Rinse, then soak for a few minutes in a couple of changes of cold, lightly salted water.
  • Agitate lightly to release grit that may be trapped.
  • Rinse well again and pat with paper towels.
  • Brush a shallow baking dish or jelly-roll pan large enough to hold the asparagus in a single layer with a film of brown butter.
  • Spread asparagus in dish and brush with the remaining butter.
  • Roast until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Shave or grate the cheese over the asparagus, sprinkle with pepper and serve warm.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC BROWNED BUTTER



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Categories     Vegetable     Side

Yield 8 spears

Number Of Ingredients 7

40 asparagus spears, trimmed (about 2 pounds)
Cooking spray
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tsp balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Arrange asparagus inj a single layer on baking sheet; coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes or until tender. 3. Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat; cook for 3 minutes or until lightlhy browned, shaking pan occasionally. Remove from heat, stir in soy sauce and vinegar. Drizzle over asparagus tossing well to coat. Serve immediately. 45 calories (per 5 spears); 3g fat, 1.9 g protein, 3.9g fiber, 1.7g cholesterol, 134mg sodiu7m

Tips:

  • Choose the right asparagus: Look for asparagus spears that are bright green, firm, and have tightly closed tips. Avoid spears that are limp, woody, or have yellow or brown spots.
  • Trim the asparagus: Cut off the tough, woody ends of the asparagus spears. This can be done by snapping them off or using a knife.
  • Roast the asparagus at a high temperature: Roasting the asparagus at a high temperature will help to caramelize the sugars in the asparagus and give it a delicious roasted flavor. Aim for a temperature of 425°F (220°C) or higher.
  • Toss the asparagus with olive oil and salt: Before roasting, toss the asparagus with olive oil and salt. This will help to coat the asparagus and prevent it from drying out.
  • Roast the asparagus for 10-12 minutes: The roasting time will vary depending on the thickness of the asparagus spears. Roast the asparagus for 10-12 minutes, or until it is tender but still has a slight crunch.
  • Serve the asparagus immediately: Roasted asparagus is best served immediately. You can squeeze some lemon juice over the asparagus before serving for an extra burst of flavor.

Conclusion:

Roasted asparagus is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. It is easy to make and can be roasted in just 10-12 minutes. With its bright green color and slightly crunchy texture, roasted asparagus is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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