Best 12 Steamed Asparagus With Cardamom Butter Recipes

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If you're searching for a delicious and easy-to-make side dish, steamed asparagus with cardamom butter is an excellent choice. This dish combines the fresh, slightly bitter flavor of asparagus with the warm, aromatic flavor of cardamom butter, creating a balanced and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving it as a simple side dish or as part of a more elaborate meal, steamed asparagus with cardamom butter is sure to impress your taste buds.

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

SIMPLY STEAMED ASPARAGUS



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Spring is the best time to take advantage of the subtle, grassy taste of fresh asparagus. Once steamed, it goes well with eggs, ham, and cheese, or even more intense flavors, such as soy sauce and ginger.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 pound trimmed asparagus

Steps:

  • Place a steamer basket in a large pot filled with 1 inch water. Bring to a boil. Add 1 pound trimmed asparagus, cover, and cook until crisp-tender, 2 to 6 minutes.

SIMPLY STEAMED ASPARAGUS



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Makes even tough asparagus, tender and tasty! Try using vinaigrette dressing in place of the butter too.

Provided by KIMIRAEJ

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 bunch asparagus spears
1 teaspoon butter
¼ teaspoon salt
3 cups water

Steps:

  • Place water in the bottom half of a steamer pan set. Add salt and butter, and bring to a boil.
  • Trim the dry ends off of the asparagus. If the spears are thick, peel them lightly with a vegetable peeler. Place them in the top half of the steamer pan set. Steam for 5 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness of the asparagus, or until asparagus is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 160.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

STEAMED ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 16m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 bunch asparagus
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Set up a steamer, fill the bottom with water and bring to a boil. If the asparagus are very thick, peel them. Start about 2-inch down from the tip of the stalk and peel. It is not necessary to peel thin asparagus. Cut the asparagus to fit into your steamer basket. Cover and steam until the asparagus are bright green and tender, but still somewhat crisp, about 6 to 8 minutes for thick asparagus and 3 to 5 minutes for thin asparagus. Remove from the steamer and season with salt and pepper.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON BUTTER



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 pound fresh asparagus
Salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Wash asparagus and trim off bottom of stems by about 2 inches. In a large skillet, bring about 1/2 inch of water to a rapid boil. Season the water with salt and add the asparagus. Cook the asparagus for 2-3 minutes or until bright green and just tender. Drain the asparagus and add butter to the skillet. Stir in the zest and juice. Return the drained asparagus to the skillet and toss to coat. Serve immediately

STEAMED ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Peel the bottoms of 2 bunches thick asparagus. Snap off the ends; discard. Cook in a steamer basket set in a pot of simmering water, covered, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add 1/2 minced shallot and cook until soft. Remove from the heat and whisk in 3 tablespoons diced cold butter; add 2 teaspoons soy sauce. Pour over the asparagus. Season with pepper.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound medium asparagus, stalks trimmed and peeled
1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Pour about 1-inch of water into a large saucepan, and set up a collapsible steamer inside. Bring the water to boil, lay the asparagus in the steamer, cover, and steam until crisp-tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a heated serving dish, drizzle with the olive oil, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with lemon and serve immediately.
  • Cook's Note: You may finish the asparagus with the grated zest of a small lemon, a tablespoon of unsalted butter, and a teaspoon of minced flat-leaf parsley leaves, instead of the oil.
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STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH PISTACHIOS AND BROWN BUTTER



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This versatile brown butter sauce could enhance all sorts of other vegetables, or fish for that matter. But it just so happens to be a delightful pairing with perfectly cooked fresh green asparagus.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, vegetables, appetizer, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds medium asparagus, tough ends snapped off
Salt and pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons chopped sage, plus 12 whole sage leaves
2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup toasted pistachios, crushed

Steps:

  • Put a large wide skillet on the stove. Add about 1 inch water, salt it well, cover the skillet, and place over high heat. When water comes to a rapid boil, add asparagus in one layer, cover, and cook for 2 minutes, or just until barely done.
  • Drain asparagus and keep warm loosely wrapped in a kitchen towel.
  • Return skillet to stovetop over high heat. Add butter and swirl pan, then add chopped sage and sage leaves.
  • When butter gets foamy, lightly browned and nutty-smelling, a minute or two, stir in lemon juice and zest and turn the heat to low.
  • Put cooked asparagus back in pan and season with salt and pepper. Shake pan gently to coat with butter sauce. Using tongs, transfer asparagus to a large warmed platter. Spoon remaining sauce over asparagus, sprinkle with pistachios and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 136, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 314 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PAN-SEARED ASPARAGUS WITH CRISPY GARLIC



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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

4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), ends snapped or trimmed

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 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

ASPARAGUS STEAMED WITH LEMON BUTTER



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Make and share this Asparagus Steamed With Lemon Butter recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 lb asparagus, fresh baby
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Wash asparagus and trim off bottom of stems by about 2 inches.
  • In a large skillet, bring about 1/2-inch of water to a rapid boil. Season the water with salt.
  • Add the asparagus and cook for 2-3 minutes or until bright green and just tender.
  • Drain the asparagus and place it immediately in a bowl of ice water to shock it. This will help the asparagus to retain the bright green color. Drain.
  • Add butter to the skillet to melt. Stir in the lemon zest and juice. Add the drained asparagus to the skillet. Toss to coat and heat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.5, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 154.1, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 1.4

BUTTER-BRAISED ASPARAGUS



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For the first-of-the-season asparagus, keep it simple with butter, lemon and sweet herbs. For the best texture, peeling the stalks really makes a difference.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     easy, quick, vegetables, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds large or medium asparagus
6 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon snipped chives
1 tablespoon roughly chopped parsley or chervil
1 teaspoon chopped tarragon, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon chopped dill, plus more for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Snap off and discard the tough bottoms of the asparagus spears. If using large, thick asparagus, peel the lower ends with a vegetable peeler.
  • Put butter in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus in one layer and season with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 cup water, cover, and bring to a simmer. Cook until the asparagus is firm-tender, about 3 minutes. Take care not to overcook them; they should still be bright green. (They will continue to cook a bit once the heat is off.) Remove the asparagus from the pan and place on a serving platter.
  • Turn heat to high and simmer briskly until most of the liquid has evaporated, a minute or so. Add lemon juice and zest to the buttery juices. Turn off heat and stir in chives, parsley, tarragon and dill, if using. Check seasoning. Spoon the sauce over the asparagus, garnish with a few herb leaves, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 190, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 467 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 1 gram

THE BEST STEAMED ASPARAGUS



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This is the best way to cook asparagus to enjoy it's flavor. It comes out absolutely perfect. For the wine, we recommend Pinot Grigio.

Provided by JOHN KARST

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 11m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
¼ cup white wine
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in a microwave-safe dish. Pour in wine, and dot with pieces of butter.
  • Cover loosely, and cook in the microwave on High for 3 minutes, or until bright green and tender. Allow the dish to stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 43.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Tips for Cooking Steamed Asparagus with Cardamom Butter

  • Choose fresh, tender asparagus spears. Look for spears that are bright green and have tightly closed tips.
  • Trim the asparagus spears by snapping off the woody ends. You can also use a knife to cut off the ends.
  • Steam the asparagus spears until they are tender-crisp. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
  • While the asparagus is steaming, make the cardamom butter. To do this, simply combine softened butter, cardamom pods, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix until well blended.
  • Once the asparagus is cooked, remove it from the steamer and transfer it to a serving dish. Drizzle the cardamom butter over the asparagus and serve immediately.

Conclusion

Steamed asparagus with cardamom butter is a simple but delicious side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a healthy meal. The cardamom butter adds a unique and flavorful twist to the classic steamed asparagus dish. This dish is sure to please even the most discerning palate.

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