Best 5 Crispy Roasted Asparagus Recipes

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Asparagus, with its vibrant green spears and slightly earthy flavor, is a versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. Roasting asparagus is an excellent way to bring out its natural flavors and create a crispy, tender texture. Whether you prefer a simple preparation with olive oil and salt, or a more complex dish with garlic, lemon, and Parmesan cheese, there are countless ways to roast asparagus to perfection. Discover the best recipe for crispy roasted asparagus that suits your taste buds and cooking preferences, and enjoy this delicious and nutritious vegetable as part of a healthy and balanced meal.

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ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CRISPY LEEKS AND CAPERS



Roasted Asparagus With Crispy Leeks and Capers image

In this supremely springy recipe, thick asparagus stalks and thinly sliced leeks are glossed with olive oil and covered in salty capers. Everything is roasted in the same pan and emerges tender and golden-edged. Capers also make an appearance in the mustard sauce served alongside, which adds a tangy, mayonnaise-like richness. You can double the recipe, if you wish, though you may have to increase the roasting time by a few minutes to make up for a more-crowded pan. Serve this on its own as a first course, or as an accompaniment to roast chicken, braised meats or seared fish. Just don't use thin asparagus: It'll cook too quickly, before the leeks have a chance to turn golden. Stick with spears that are at least 1/2 inch in diameter.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound thick asparagus, ends trimmed
2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 large leek, white and light green parts, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons drained capers
Lemon wedges, for serving
1/4 cup parsley, leaves and tender stems, torn
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons drained capers, finely chopped
1 small garlic clove, finely grated or minced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Put asparagus on a rimmed sheet pan and toss with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well coated.
  • In a small bowl, stir together leeks, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Sprinkle leeks on top of asparagus, then sprinkle with capers. Roast until asparagus are tender and golden brown, about 12 to 18 minutes.
  • While the asparagus stalks roast, make the mustard sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, capers and garlic. Slowly whisk in olive oil a few drops at a time to create a thick, emulsified dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Once asparagus stalks are out of the oven, squeeze a lemon wedge over it and sprinkle parsley on top. Serve with mustard sauce and more lemon wedges on the side.

PAN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH A CRISPY FRIED EGG



Pan-Roasted Asparagus with a Crispy Fried Egg image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon lemon zest (1 lemon)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup Italian parsley leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 pound thin asparagus, trimmed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 large eggs

Steps:

  • For the gremolata: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and olive oil and toast, stirring often with a wooden spoon until golden brown. Place in a small bowl and while still hot, add the lemon zest, red pepper flakes and salt. Mix together and cool the mixture to room temperature. Stir in the parsley and cheese.
  • For the asparagus: Wipe the pan with a clean dish towel. Place over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the asparagus and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Cook, stirring and flipping often with tongs until the asparagus is bright green, cooked through and slightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Divide the asparagus among four serving plates. To the same pan, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and place over medium-high heat. Crack 2 of the eggs into the pan, being careful as it may splatter, sprinkle with salt and reduce the heat slightly and cook until the edges are light brown and crispy and the whites are just set, 2 to 3 minutes. The yolk should still be runny. Repeat for the remaining 2 eggs. Using a slotted spatula, slide an egg on each plate. Sprinkle each dish with the breadcrumb gremolata and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

PAN ROASTED OSTRICH WITH CRISPY SWEETBREADS, SALSIFY PUREE, POTATO PUREE, OVEN-DRIED TOMATOES, PENCIL ASPARAGUS, ENOKI MUSHROOMS, AND GLACE DES MEDOC



Pan Roasted Ostrich with Crispy Sweetbreads, Salsify Puree, Potato Puree, Oven-Dried Tomatoes, Pencil Asparagus, Enoki Mushrooms, and Glace Des Medoc image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 pound sweetbreads
1 gallon court bouillon
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 lemon, juiced
1 lemon, juiced
8 fresh salsify roots
1 cup heavy cream, heated
1/2 pound butter, melted and warm
2 Yukon gold potatoes, peeled
1/4 cup heavy cream, heated
1/4 pound butter, melted and warm
4 Roma tomatoes
2 to 3 extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 pound butter, divided
3 shallots, sliced
3 cup Medoc wine
1 quart veal stock
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 (8-ounce) ostrich steaks
Cooked spinach, for serving
Blanched asparagus, for serving
Sauteed enoki mushrooms, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring court bouillon to a simmer in a saucepan. Add sweetbreads and poach for approximately 9 minutes. Remove sweetbreads and discard liquid. Press sweetbreads between 2 sheet trays until completely cool. Peel membranes and separate into bite-size
  • pieces.
  • Just before serving, dust sweetbreads with flour, shaking off excess. Melt butter in a skillet over high heat, add sweetbreads, and sear until crispy. Add lemon juice to deglaze the pan. Keep warm.
  • In a saucepan, bring several inches of water and the lemon juice to a simmer. Peel salsify and add to acidulated water; simmer until very tender. Strain and then transfer salsify to the bowl of a food processor. Add cream and melted butter and puree until smooth. The consistency should be more like a sauce than a puree. Keep warm.
  • In a saucepan, simmer potatoes in water until tender. Strain and then put potatoes through a potato ricer. In a medium bowl, whip potatoes potatoes with hot cream and butter. Keep warm.
  • Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
  • Slice tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices. In a medium bowl, toss tomatoes with olive oil. Arrange tomato slices on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 1 1/2 hours. Set aside.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan. Add shallots and saute until beginning to brown. Add wine and stir to deglaze the pan. Cook until wine is reduced to a syrup. Add veal stock and reduce until sauce consistency. Add butter, 1 piece at a time, and swirl to combine. Keep warm.
  • Melt oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season ostrich with salt and pepper. When pan is hot, add ostrich and sear on both sides until cooked to a medium doneness; it will not take long, as ostrich cooks very quickly and is not good when over-cooked. Reserve and keep warm. It may be necessary to sear the ostrich in 2 batches, so as not to over-crowd the pan.
  • To serve, layer potatoes with spinach and tomatoes in a 2-inch ring mold. Place a pretty oval of potato on top with another dried tomato. Spoon a thin line of salsify puree onto the plate. Slice the ostrich on a sharp bias and place it next to the potato stack. Garnish with sweetbreads, asparagus, and enoki mushrooms. Drizzle Medoc reduction around the plate.

CRISPY-SKIN KING SALMON WITH ROASTED ASPARAGUS, FINGERLING POTATOES, AND HOLLANDAISE SAUCE



Crispy-Skin King Salmon with Roasted Asparagus, Fingerling Potatoes, and Hollandaise Sauce image

Categories     Fish     Potato     Dinner     Salmon     Asparagus     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

For the potatoes:
1 pound fingerling potatoes
5 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the asparagus:
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
4 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Juice of 1/2 lemon
For the hollandaise sauce:
1 cup white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
2 teaspoons whole peppercorns
3 large egg yolks
1 cup clarified butter
For the salmon:
4 (6- to 8-ounce) center-cut salmon fillets
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Juice of two lemons
Equipment:
2 large baking sheets

Steps:

  • Roast the potatoes:
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • On a large baking sheet, toss together the potatoes, oil, salt, and pepper. Roast in the oven until tender. Remove from the oven and let cool. Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them into thin slices.
  • Meanwhile, roast the asparagus:
  • On a large baking sheet, toss together the asparagus, oil, salt, and pepper. Squeeze the lemon juice over the asparagus then roast in the oven until tender, about 5 minutes. Leave the oven on.
  • Make the hollandaise:
  • In a small saucepan over moderate heat, combine the vinegar, tarragon, and peppercorns and bring to a simmer. Continue simmering until reduced to about 1 tablespoon. Strain the vinegar through a fine-mesh sieve.
  • Set a metal bowl over a medium saucepan of gently simmering water (do not allow the bottom of the bowl to touch the water). Add the egg yolks and vinegar reduction and cook, whisking constantly so the eggs don't scramble, until the yolks are fluffy and light in color. Add the clarified butter in a slow steady stream, whisking constantly. Remove the hollandaise sauce from the heat and cover to keep warm.
  • Cook the salmon:
  • Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
  • In a large sauté pan over moderate heat, warm the olive oil until hot but not smoking. Add the salmon, skin side down, and sear until golden brown. Flip the salmon over, sear for about 10 seconds, then immediately flip the salmon over again so that the skin is facing down. Transfer the salmon to the oven to finish cooking for about 5 minutes. Squeeze the lemon juice over the salmon.
  • To serve:
  • Place a salmon fillet in the center of each of 4 plates. Arrange the potatoes and asparagus beside the salmon and drizzle the asparagus with the hollandaise.

CRISPY ROASTED ASPARAGUS



Crispy Roasted Asparagus image

Got this recipe from our local paper. To quote: "The crispy coating on the asparagus - from the mayonnaise and French mustard, along with the Japanese panko breadcrumbs - provides a pleasant and piquant crunch. Panko is available at Asian markets. Serve as an hors d'oeuvre or side dish."

Provided by dojemi

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch thick asparagus spear
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Set the oven at 450°F.
  • With a vegetable peeler, peel tough ends of the asparagus.
  • In a shallow dish, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, and lemon juice.
  • Roll the asparagus spears in the mixture to coat them.
  • Spread the panko in a plate and roll the spears until they are well coated.
  • Transfer them to a cake rack and let them dry for 30 minutes.
  • On a rimmed baking sheet, sprinkle the oil and line up the asparagus so they're not touching.
  • Cook the spears, turning often, for 10 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
  • Remove them from oven, and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper and serve at once.

Tips:

  • Choose the right asparagus: Look for asparagus spears that are firm and have tightly closed tips. Avoid spears that are limp or have woody ends.
  • Trim the asparagus: Snap off the tough, woody ends of the asparagus spears. You can do this by bending the spear until it snaps naturally, or you can use a knife to cut off the ends.
  • Toss the asparagus with oil and seasonings: In a large bowl, toss the asparagus spears with olive oil, salt, and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or lemon zest.
  • Roast the asparagus at a high temperature: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast the asparagus for 10-15 minutes, or until it is tender and slightly browned.
  • Serve the asparagus immediately: Asparagus is best served hot and crispy. You can serve it as a side dish or as a main course.

Conclusion:

Crispy roasted asparagus is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep time, you can have a healthy and flavorful dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give crispy roasted asparagus a try!

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