Asparagus is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be cooked in many ways. One of the most popular methods is smoking, which infuses the asparagus with a rich, smoky flavor. Smoked asparagus is a great side dish for a variety of meals, or it can be enjoyed as a snack on its own. If you're new to smoking, don't worry — it's a relatively easy process that can be done at home with a few simple ingredients and tools.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
SMOKED ASPARAGUS
Love smoked foods? Love asparagus? I experimented while smoking a turkey breast and came up with this mild but flavorful asparagus and garlic dish made originally in an iron skillet on the top of the smoker. If you like asparagus, you will love this! So far, everyone has enjoyed it. I hope you do, too.
Provided by Melissa Morgan
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the charcoal into the bottom pan of the smoker. Light the coals and wait for the temperature of the smoker to come to 240 degrees F (115 degrees C).
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan, stir in the garlic and cook over low heat until just tender. Remove from the heat and mix in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Arrange the onions in the bottom of a large cast iron skillet or heat-resistant glass container. Spread asparagus spears over the onions. Drizzle the butter and garlic mixture over the asparagus. Place the uncovered skillet or baking dish on the top grate of the preheated smoker.
- Close the smoker and cook the asparagus until tender, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 42.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
SIMPLE SMOKED ASPARAGUS
A simple vegetable side dish to pair with your meat while you already have the smoker fired up. I've tried several different flavor combos but have found that olive oil, salt, and pepper work best with asparagus. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Add wood chips according to manufacturer's directions.
- Place asparagus inside a disposable foil pan. Drizzle oil, salt, and pepper over the top. Toss to coat.
- Place the pan on the smoker rack and smoke for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 2.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
SMOKED TURKEY WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories appetizer
Time 27m
Yield 2 servings (6 pieces per serving)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Break the woody end off each asparagus spear and peel the outermost layer off the lower 3/4 of the spear with a vegetable peeler. Place asparagus on a large plate, drizzle with the olive oil and toss gently so the oil is evenly distributed. Slice each slice of turkey lengthwise into three strips. Wrap one strip of turkey around each asparagus spear, leaving the tips of the asparagus unwrapped. If using, tie a blade of chive around each wrapped spear. Place the wrapped asparagus on baking tray and bake for12 minutes, turning once.
SMOKED ASPARAGUS RECIPE
Provided by á-46334
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the charcoal into the bottom pan of the smoker. Light the coals and wait for the temperature of the smoker to come to 240 degrees F (115 degrees C). 2 Melt the butter in a small saucepan, stir in the garlic and cook over low heat until just tender. Remove from the heat and mix in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. 3 Arrange the onions in the bottom of a large cast iron skillet or heat-resistant glass container. Spread asparagus spears over the onions. Drizzle the butter and garlic mixture over the asparagus. Place the uncovered skillet or baking dish on the top grate of the preheated smoker. 4 Close the smoker and cook the asparagus until tender, about 1 hour.
FETTUCCINE WITH ASPARAGUS AND SMOKED SALMON
Fresh pasta, asparagus and smoked salmon are tossed with shallot cream sauce in this elegant weeknight dinner that can be prepared in well under an hour.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Snap off the ends of the asparagus where they break naturally and peel the stalks. Cut the asparagus on a slant to pieces about an inch long.
- Steam the asparagus until they are just barely tender and still bright green, about three minutes. Rinse under cold water, drain well on paper towels and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
- While the water is coming to a boil, melt the butter in a large heavy skillet. Add the shallots and saute until soft but not brown. Stir in the cream and simmer about five minutes, until the cream has thickened somewhat.
- Cut the salmon into slivers, add it to the cream and remove the skillet from the heat. Season with pepper and lemon juice. Add the asparagus.
- When the pot of water is boiling, add the fettuccine, stir it once or twice, then cook two to three minutes after the water has returned to a boil. Drain well.
- Briefly reheat the sauce. Transfer the fettuccine to a warm serving bowl, pour the sauce over it and toss. Sprinkle with dill and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 529, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 512 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SMOKED SALMON WRAPPED WHITE ASPARAGUS
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Prepare the asparagus by breaking off any tough bottom sections, rinse well and add to the boiling water for 2 minutes. Remove the asparagus and submerge in an ice bath, to stop the cooking process.
- Preheat the vegetable oil in large deep pot to 350 degrees F.
- In a standing mixer with paddle attachment, add the cream cheese and blend until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the mixer off and add the salmon, salt and pepper blend and the lemon zest and mix for additional 2 minutes. Remove the mixture from the mixer to a small bowl. Apply the softened salmon cream cheese to the exterior portion of the asparagus, leaving the top 1-inch exposed. In a small bowl, blend the panko, thyme, and parsley. Roll the cheesed asparagus into the bread crumbs until well coated. Carefully add the asparagus, in batches, to the oil and fry until golden brown about 2 to 3 minutes. Once cooked, remove asparagus from oil and allow to drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Arrange the asparagus on a serving dish, drizzle with the truffle oil and garnish with herbs of choice.
SMOKED ASPARAGUS RECIPE - (3.9/5)
Provided by á-2571
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Load the wood tray with one small handful of wood chips and preheat Master built smoker to 225°F. Melt the butter in a small saucepan, stir in the garlic and cook over low heat until garlic is just tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Arrange the onions in a medium-size baking dish. Spread asparagus spears over the onions. Drizzle the butter and garlic mixture over the asparagus. Place the uncovered baking dish on the top grate of the preheated smoker. Smoke until asparagus is tender, about 1 ½ to 2 hours.
SMOKY GRILLED ASPARAGUS
From Chef Nate Appleman (Food and Wine). I have made this delicious dish on the grill and on my cast iron skillet. It came out great with both.
Provided by Chef Sarita in Aust
Categories Vegetable
Time 36m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Light a grill.
- In a shallow dish, whisk the mayo with the oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, salt and cumin. Add the asparagus and toss. Let stand for 30 minutes.
- Grill the asparagus over moderately high heat, turning, until tender and blistered in spots, about 6 minutes.
- Serve warm.
FETTUCCINE WITH SMOKED SALMON AND ASPARAGUS
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, easy, quick, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Snap ends off asparagus. Slant-cut spears in 1-inch lengths. Steam until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Rinse under cold water, pat dry on paper towels and set aside. Cut salmon in slivers and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Melt butter in a large, heavy skillet. Add shallots and sauté over low heat until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in cream, increase heat and simmer about 5 minutes, until slightly thickened. Add salmon and remove from heat. Season with pepper and lemon juice. Stir in asparagus.
- Boil fettuccine 2 to 3 minutes, until just tender. Drain, but allow a bit of moisture to cling to noodles. Transfer to a warm shallow serving dish. Reheat sauce to a simmer, check seasonings, fold in dill and pour over fettuccine. Serve at once, mixing ingredients with pasta as you serve. Top each portion, if desired, with heaping teaspoon of salmon caviar.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 543, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 523 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SMOKED SALMON & ASPARAGUS
Make and share this Smoked Salmon & Asparagus recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Arrange watercress on plate.
- Wrap each chilled asparagus spear wth a slice of salmon; nestle the bundles into endice spears.
- Arrange these with avacado on top of lettuce.
- Whisk together remainging ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle on top before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.2, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 6.5, Sodium 263.9, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 3.8, Protein 9.4
Tips:
- Select the right asparagus: Choose fresh, firm asparagus spears with tight tips. Avoid spears that are limp or have woody ends.
- Prepare the asparagus: Trim the woody ends of the asparagus spears and rinse them thoroughly. You can leave them whole or cut them into smaller pieces, depending on your preference.
- Season the asparagus: Drizzle the asparagus spears with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
- Smoke the asparagus: Preheat your smoker to the desired temperature (usually between 225°F and 275°F). Place the asparagus spears on the smoker grates and smoke them for 30-45 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
- Serve the asparagus: Smoked asparagus can be served as a side dish, appetizer, or even as part of a main course. You can serve it with a variety of dipping sauces, such as hollandaise sauce, lemon-butter sauce, or vinaigrette.
Conclusion:
Smoked asparagus is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you are serving it as a side dish, appetizer, or main course, smoked asparagus is sure to impress your guests. With its smoky flavor and tender texture, smoked asparagus is a dish that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a new way to prepare asparagus, give smoked asparagus a try. You won't be disappointed!
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