Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, preparing a delectable pan-fried asparagus with onions dish is an easy and delicious option for any meal. This versatile side dish or main course is not only simple to make but also offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a vibrant and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion.
Here are our top 18 tried and tested recipes!
PAN-FRIED ASPARAGUS
I love asparagus, and if you do, then you'll love this recipe. Nothing fancy, and it's ready in minutes. Great as a side dish; I love to make a meal out of it, by adding thin slices of chicken or beef, even shrimp. I like to put grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Provided by FLUFFSTER
Categories Cheese
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
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.
PAN-FRIED GARLIC ASPARAGUS
This is a really simple, quick way to cook asparagus. The asparagus turns out crisp-tender and encrusted with browned parmesan cheese. Pleasing to both the eye and the taste buds!
Provided by MarthaStewartWanabe
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare asparagus spears. First rinse thoroughly and cut off fibrous ends. To do this, pull one spear out of the bunch. Gently bend the spear until it snaps. Then cut the remaining spears at the same length as the first.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook garlic and shallots for five minutes or until tender but not translucent.
- Add asparagus and parmesan to skillet and toss in oil, garlic and shallots. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes at medium / medium-high heat or until asparagus and parmesan begin to brown, and shallots are caramelized.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.1, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 2.2, Sodium 346.5, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.5, Protein 4.1
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
SHAHANA'S PAN-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH ONIONS
A tasty way to serve Asparagus. If you do not like having to cut the long stalks on the dinner plate just cut the stalks in 1 1/2 inch lengths before cooking and cut the onion slices in quarters.
Provided by Shahana
Categories Onions
Time 11m
Yield 1 serving, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt first amount of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add asparagus and cook until bright green but still firm.
- Stir in second amount of butter and the onion into the asparagus.
- Sprinkle with onion powder.
- Cook and stir until onion is softened and asparagus are crisp-tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.4, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 15.1, Sodium 60.8, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1, Protein 1.9
PAN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH A CRISPY FRIED EGG
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
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-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH ONIONS
Everyone that I make this for absolutely loves it! The onions are a great flavor contrast to the asparagus. This vegetable dish pairs as a great side with everything...fish, meat, chicken, or pasta.
Provided by Laurie Brenner
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Time 16m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook and stir asparagus in melted butter until bright green, but still firm, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir 1 tablespoon butter and onion into asparagus; sprinkle with onion salt.
- Cook and stir until onion is slightly browned and asparagus are tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 125.9 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
PAN-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH SHALLOTS
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and cook for 1 minute then add the asparagus. Cook for 5 minutes and season with a little salt and pepper. Serve warm.
PAN-COOKED ASPARAGUS AND MIXED FISH
No matter what your budget, you can make this dish with all different types of fish. It's nice to try to get a mixture of oily and white fish fillets, alongside things like shellfish, shrimp and squid. You want everything to cook at the same time, so just make sure that whatever you use is all sliced up into pieces roughly the same size. You can cook it all together in a pan like I'm doing here or on the barbecue or, for a healthier way, you can steam it all - whichever, finish the dish off with extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice and chile as these flavors all work so well with asparagus and fish.
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Get a really large frying pan, or 2 smaller ones, on the heat and add a glug of olive oil. Score the skin of your fish fillets all over, about 1/2-inch deep, and season. Put the fish fillets into the pan, skin side down, with the squid tentacles. Add the scallops. Run your knife down 1 side of each squid to open them out, then quickly and lightly score the inside in a crisscross fashion. Lay them in the pan, scored side down. Add the asparagus and gently shake the pan. Cook for a few minutes, then turn everything over and cook on the other side. Sprinkle over the thyme tips.
- You're the one in control of the pan, so if something looks cooked, take it out and keep it warm. Don't watch things burn! When the fish has crispy skin, the scallops are golden brown with caramelized edges and the squid has curled up and is nicely charred, remove the pan from the heat. Put the squid on a chopping board and roughly slice it into pieces at an angle, then return to the pan. Lay the fish fillets on each plate. Toss the asparagus, scallops and squid with half the chile, a good drizzle of good quality extra-virgin olive oil and the lemon juice. Lightly season and mix together. Divide on top of the plated fish. Sprinkle with the rest of the chopped chile and the fennel tops, and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil.
PAN-SEARED ASPARAGUS WITH CRISPY GARLIC
Before asparagus got moved to its own botanical family, Asparagaceae, in the early 2000s, it was part of the lily family along with onions, chives, shallots and garlic. It makes sense then, that asparagus and garlic make such a good duo. When cooked with care, both can be mild and sweet (or pungent and bitter when cooked carelessly). To highlight the best of both ingredients, gently fry garlic into chips for a crispy topping, then use the lightly infused oil to sauté the asparagus. Both thin and chubby spears work, as would nearly any other vegetable you like with garlic: broccoli, kale, snap peas, fennel and more.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place a paper towel-lined plate next to the stove. In a medium or large skillet, combine the garlic and olive oil over medium-low heat. Cook, shaking the skillet often, until the garlic is very light golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat, tilt it, then use a slotted spoon to transfer the garlic to the towel-lined plate, leaving the remaining oil in the skillet. Season the crispy garlic with salt.
- Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook, shaking often, until bright green, crisp-tender and browned in spots, 4 to 5 minutes. Slide onto a platter, including any oil in the skillet. Top with the garlic chips and season again with salt and pepper.
ASPARAGUS ONION CASSEROLE
This asparagus casserole goes great with just about any meal. I've prepared it ahead of time, then popped it in the oven so it's ready with the meal. -Judy Fleetwood, Beulah, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute asparagus and onions in 1 tablespoon of butter until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer to an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. , In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Reduce heat. Add the cream cheese, salt and pepper; stir until cheese is melted. Pour over vegetables. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 654mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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 Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
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
WOK-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH WALNUTS
Not all asparagus dishes are delicate and subtle. Try this stir-fry to see how well the sweetness of asparagus and spicy bold flavors go together.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories quick, vegetables, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Snap off and discard bottoms of asparagus, then cut into 2-inch pieces. (Halve thicker pieces lengthwise first.)
- Set a wok over high heat and add vegetable oil. When oil is hot, add asparagus and season lightly with salt. Stir-fry for a minute or so, then add Sichuan pepper, five-spice powder, garlic, ginger, sugar, chiles, soy sauce and walnuts. Continue cooking over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes, tossing to coat well, until asparagus is cooked but still firm and bright green. (It will continue to cook a bit off the heat.)
- Transfer asparagus to a serving platter and drizzle with sesame oil. Sprinkle green onions over the top and garnish with cilantro sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 148, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 483 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BACON ONION ASPARAGUS
This side dish gets its tang from vinegar and its crunch from toasted sesame seeds. This is a wonderful way to dress up that seasonal favorite.-Sheila Elliott, Bear, Delaware
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the asparagus in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings. Saute onion in drippings until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the vinegar, bacon and remaining salt and pepper., Transfer the asparagus to a large shallow bowl; top with warm bacon dressing and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts :
FRIED ASPARAGUS
This battered asparagus is a favorite at events. It's fun to eat with a side of ranch dressing for dipping. -Lori Kimble, Montgomery, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Combine beer and egg whites; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Dip asparagus into batter., In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat 1-1/2 in. oil to 375°. Fry asparagus in batches until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with ranch dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BUTTERY PAN ROASTED MUSHROOMS AND ASPARAGUS
Make and share this Buttery Pan Roasted Mushrooms and Asparagus recipe from Food.com.
Provided by akgrown
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a heavy frying pan (I like cast iron)cook onion and butter on med-high to high heat until onion is tender.
- Add mushrooms and cook until they start to brown, stirring often.
- Add asparagus, salt, and pepper to taste and cook until crisp-tender. This dish is best when the asparagus is still a bit crisp and bright green. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 45.8, Sodium 174.3, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.5, Protein 5.2
PAN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS SOUP
This simple soup can be ready in under an hour and takes full advantage of the flavor of asparagus by pan-roasting it before puréeing. Fresh tarragon takes it up a notch.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories soups and stews, appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Break off bottom part of each asparagus stalk, and discard. Coarsely chop the rest of stalks, leaving 12 or 16 of the flower ends whole. Put butter or oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. A minute later, add asparagus and tarragon, raise heat to high, and cook, stirring occasionally, until nicely browned, about 10 minutes. Remove whole flower ends; set aside.
- Add stock and some salt and pepper; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until asparagus is very tender, about 10 minutes. Cool at least a few minutes.
- Pour soup into a blender, in batches if necessary, and carefully purée. Return to pan, and, over medium-low heat, reheat gently. When soup is hot, adjust seasoning. Put 3 or 4 asparagus flower ends in each of 4 bowls; ladle in soup, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 399, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 741 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ASPARAGUS WITH BACON AND ONION
Provided by Dorie Greenspan
Categories Onion Pork Vegetable Appetizer Side Sauté Quick & Easy Lemon Bacon Asparagus Fall Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp; transfer to paper towels. Pour off all but 1 teaspoon drippings from skillet. Return bacon to skillet; mix in onion. Remove from heat. Whisk oil and lemon juice in small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Cook asparagus in pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then place in large bowl. Add dressing; toss. Arrange on platter. Stir bacon mixture over medium-low heat about 3 minutes; spoon atop asparagus.
PAN ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH RED ONION AND BACON
Published in Cook's Illustrated, March-April 2007. The recipe recommends using asparagus that is at least 1/2-inch thick near the base. If using thinner spears, reduce the covered cooking to 3 minutes and the uncovered cooking time to 5 minutes. Do not use pencil thin asparagus; it cannot withstand the heat and overcooks too easily
Provided by swissms
Categories Pork
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook bacon in 12-inch skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8-10 minutes. using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate; set aside. Pour off and discard all but 1 tablespoon of fat from pan.
- Return skillet to medium-high heat and add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until edges darken and onions begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add vinegar and maple syrup; cook until liquids reduce and cling to onions, about 2 minutes. Transfer onions to bowl and cover with foil.
- Rinse skillet with water and dry well with paper towels.
- Heat oil and butter in skillet over medium-high heat. When butter has melted, add half of asparagus to skillet with tips pointed in one direction; add remaining spears with tops pointed in opposite direction. Using tongs, distribute spears evenly; cover and cook until asparagus is bright green and still crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Uncover and increase heat to high; season with salt and pepper. Cook until spears are tender and well browned along one side, using tongs to occasionally move spears from center of pan to edge of pan to ensure all are browned, 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer asparagus to serving dish and top with onion; salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender asparagus with tightly closed tips and no signs of wilting or yellowing.
- Trim the asparagus by snapping off the tough ends, about 1-2 inches from the bottom.
- Use a large skillet or sauté pan with high sides to prevent splatter.
- Heat the oil or butter over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the asparagus and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is bright green and tender, and the onions are softened and caramelized.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
- Serve immediately as a side dish or appetizer.
Conclusion:
Pan-fried asparagus with onions is a quick, easy, and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a healthy meal. With its vibrant green color and slightly crunchy texture, asparagus is a nutritious vegetable that is packed with vitamins and minerals. Onions add a sweet and savory flavor to the dish, and the combination of the two vegetables creates a flavorful and satisfying side dish that is perfect for any occasion.
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