Best 13 Creamy Lemon Asparagus Sauce Recipes

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Asparagus is a vegetable that is typically available during the spring and summer months. It is a versatile ingredient that can be cooked in a variety of ways. One popular way to prepare asparagus is to cook it in a creamy lemon sauce. This sauce is rich and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the delicate flavor of asparagus. It is also a relatively easy sauce to make, so it is perfect for busy weeknights.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

ASPARAGUS WITH CREAM SAUCE



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From Venice, Florida, Arletta Slocum relates, "This lovely side dish has been a favorite in our family for many years - especially for Easter dinners. Fresh green beans can be substituted for the asparagus."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, garlic powder, lemon-pepper and salt until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Add the parsley, vinegar and dill., Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low; whisk in sour cream. Drain asparagus; arrange on a serving platter. Top with cream sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY LEMON DRESSING



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This lemon sauce would perk up pretty much any kind of roasted vegetable.

Provided by Katie Workman

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds medium-thick asparagus
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons crème fraiche or sour cream
½ teaspoon hot sauce (such as Sriracha, or to taste)
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Trim the bottom 2-inches from the asparagus, and if desired, peel the lower 2 inches of the stalks. Place the asparagus in a baking pan. Don't worry if the stalks overlap a bit. Drizzle the tablespoon of olive oil over them and toss gently to coat the asparagus evenly. Sprinkle on the salt and pepper, toss again, and spread out in the pan.
  • Roast the asparagus for 10 to 14 minutes, until just tender and slightly browned. Remember that they will continue to cook a bit after you remove them from the oven, so take them out while they're still a little firmer than you would like.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, zest, crème fraiche, and Sriracha until smooth. Slowly pour in the ⅓ cup olive oil, whisking all the while until the dressing is thick, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Let the asparagus cool slightly, and while still warm drizzle over some of the lemon sauce. Serve right away with the rest of the sauce passed on the side if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 13 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE



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Spring is the season to take full advantage of the subtle, grassy flavors of asparagus and this easy sauce comes together in minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
Simply Steamed Asparagus

Steps:

  • In a bowl, stir together 2 tablespoonsmayonnaise, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1tablespoon white-wine vinegar, and1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Season withsalt and pepper. Drizzle over chilled Steamed Asparagus.

PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS AND LEMON SAUCE



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A quick midweek vegetarian pasta dish with asparagus and a creamy lemon sauce. I always use organic lemons whenever I use the zest.

Provided by barbara

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lemons
1 (16 ounce) box penne pasta
5 tablespoons butter, divided
¾ pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¾ cup heavy cream
1 ½ cups vegetable broth, or more to taste
4 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
1 pinch white sugar, or to taste
2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
½ cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Zest and juice 1 1/2 lemons. Cut remaining lemon half into wedges and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking water.
  • While penne is cooking, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a pot over medium heat and cook asparagus until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and remove from pot.
  • Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter and heat until a pinch of flour sprinkled into the pot will just begin to bubble. Whisk in flour to form a thick paste the consistency of cake frosting. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, for about 5 minutes. Whisk in cream and vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley into the sauce; season with salt, pepper, and sugar. Add asparagus and heat through, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and penne to the sauce and pour in some of the reserved cooking water. Serve with shaved Parmesan and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 810.8 calories, Carbohydrate 103.8 g, Cholesterol 108.1 mg, Fat 37.2 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 21.8 g, Sodium 512 mg, Sugar 9 g

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON BUTTER



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When simply flavored with a touch of butter and lemon, fresh vegetables can really shine.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring 2 inches salted water to a boil in a wide (10-inch) saucepan or skillet.
  • Place asparagus in saucepan; cook until just tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander.
  • Return asparagus to pan; toss with butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 4 g

LEMON ASPARAGUS



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My fiance loves this recipe. We often eat it with BBQ during the summer.

Provided by Emily

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Coat asparagus with vegetable and arrange on a baking sheet. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Roast in preheated oven until lightly browned at the tips, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine lemon juice, butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in on high in microwave until butter is completely melted, about 1 minute; stir to combine. Pour butter mixture over roasted asparagus and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 604.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

LEMON ASPARAGUS



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Simple yet tasty way to serve asparagus. It is low cal too! I like to make the sauce in a large skillet and when ready to serve add the steamed asparagus to the skillet and roll them in the sauce - just for a minute you want the asparagus to still have some crunch

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb asparagus, Steamed until heated through but still crisp
1 shallot, peeled and crushed
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
pepper

Steps:

  • Keep your asparagus warm.
  • Saute the shallot and garlic in the oil, low heat, until the the garlic turns golden about 10 minutes.
  • Whisk the lemon juice& wine together and add to the sauted shallot & garlic, add pepper.
  • Pour over steamed asparagus& serve.

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON SAUCE



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We didn't have an oven or stove in our first years of marriage, so we relied heavily on our microwave. This side of asparagus in a creamy lemon sauce was always a favorite. Garnished with fresh lemon wedges, it's a pretty addition to any menu. -Janice Gerbitz, Woodland, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups cut fresh asparagus (2-inch pieces)
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Place asparagus and water chestnuts in a shallow microwave-safe dish; add 1/2 in. of water. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender; drain and keep warm. , In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the cream cheese, water, milk and lemon zest. Cover and microwave on high for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Pour over asparagus mixture; sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CREAMY LEMON ASPARAGUS SAUCE



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Found this on the back of a ravioli bag and wow was I impressed! Hope you like it too. You can also serve this sauce over any tube pasta

Provided by TishT

Categories     Lemon

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup vegetable broth or 3/4 cup chicken broth
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup whipping cream
salt and pepper
1 lb asparagus
cheese ravioli (asparagus preferred)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together vegetable broth, lemon juice and corn starch.
  • Stir in whipping cream, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring to a boil, whisking constantly.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Break tough steems off bottom of asparagus and discard.
  • Thinly slice remaining asparagus.
  • Add asparagus and 1 pkg of asparagus ravioli to boiling water.
  • Bring to a boil and cook 3-5 minutes until tender.
  • Drain.
  • Toss ravioli and asparagus with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.4, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 27.1, Sodium 23.6, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.6, Protein 3.1

FETTUCCINE WITH ASPARAGUS IN LEMON CREAM SAUCE



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I can't wait to try this! From one of my favorite standby cookbooks- Quick Vegetarian Pleasures by Jeanne Lemlin.

Provided by carolinajen4

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 lb fettuccine
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 lb asparagus, stalks peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
1 lemon, rind of, grated
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine until al dente in a large pot of boiling water.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic and asparagus and saute, tossing constantly, 2 minutes.
  • Pour in about 2 tablespoons of water and cover the pan.
  • Cook until the asparagus are just tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine the cream, milk, lemon rind, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  • Pour over the asparagus and bring to a boil.
  • Drain the fettuccine and return to the pot.
  • Pour on the asparagus sauce, toss, and stir in the parmesan cheese.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.9, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 124.2, Sodium 474.7, Carbohydrate 67.6, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 19.1

LEMON ASPARAGUS



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Clarice Scheeringa of Ripon, California shares this dressed-up asparagus. "I live in the heart of asparagus country, so I'm always on the look out for new ways to serve it," she explains. "Lemon and a touch of tarragon make it a quick elegant side dish."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Pinch dried tarragon
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place asparagus and water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add butter, lemon juice and tarragon; toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON-HERB SAUCE



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Categories     Herb     Onion     Appetizer     Side     Sauté     Lemon     Asparagus     Spring     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 pounds thin asparagus spears, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
1 1/4 cups chopped green onions
1/3 cup minced shallots
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 cup diced seeded red bell peppers

Steps:

  • Bring broth to boil in large pot. Add asparagus; cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Using tongs, transfer asparagus to large bowl of ice water. Reserve 1 cup broth in small bowl. Drain asparagus; pat dry. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap asparagus in paper towels. Seal in plastic bag. Cover broth. Chill asparagus and broth.)
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup green onions, shallots and sugar. Sauté until onions and shallots are tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in reserved 1 cup broth, 1 tablespoon oil, mustard, lemon juice, thyme and lemon peel. Simmer until slightly thickened and liquid is reduced to 1 1/4 cups, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature.
  • Arrange asparagus on platter. Spoon sauce over. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup green onions and bell peppers.

PAPPARDELLE IN LEMON CREAM SAUCE WITH ASPARAGUS AND SMOKED SALMON



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Categories     Pasta     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Salmon     Asparagus     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound asparagus
2 large shallots
2 lemons
1/4 pound sliced smoked salmon (optional)
1 pound dried pappardelle or fettuccine
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Trim asparagus and diagonally cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Finely chop shallots. Finely grate enough lemon zest to measure 1 1/2 teaspoons and squeeze enough juice to measure 3 tablespoons. Cut salmon into 2 x 1/2-inch strips.
  • Fill a 6-quart pasta pot three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil for asparagus and pasta. Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water.
  • Cook asparagus in boiling water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes, and with a slotted spoon transfer to ice water to stop cooking. Reserve water in pot over low heat, covered. Drain asparagus and set aside some asparagus tips for garnish.
  • In a deep 12-inch heavy skillet cook shallots in butter with salt and pepper to taste over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cream and zest and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice and remove skillet from heat. Return water in pot to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente and ladle out and reserve 1 cup pasta water. Drain pasta in a colander and add to sauce with asparagus, 1/2 cup pasta water, three fourths salmon, remaining tablespoon lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Heat mixture over low heat, gently tossing (and adding more remaining pasta water as needed if mixture becomes dry), until just heated through.
  • Serve pasta garnished with reserved asparagus tips and remaining salmon.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut asparagus or cut it into 1-inch pieces before cooking.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or half-and-half instead. However, the sauce will be thinner.
  • For a richer flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  • To make the sauce ahead of time, cook the asparagus and set it aside. Then, when you're ready to serve, reheat the asparagus in the sauce.
  • Serve the sauce over pasta, chicken, fish, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This creamy lemon asparagus sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. The bright lemon flavor and creamy texture are sure to please everyone at the table.

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