Best 20 Steamed Asparagus With Orange Butter Sauce Recipes

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Are you craving a quick-to-prepare, healthy, and flavorful dish? Look no further than steamed asparagus with orange butter sauce. This vibrant and elegant dish boasts a perfect balance of flavors and textures. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering side dish or vegetarian main course that will impress even the most discerning palates.

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ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE SAUCE



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Special enough for company, this dish suggested by field editor Cathee Bethel of Lebanon, Oregon has the inspiring taste of spring. "The light, creamy orange sauce makes asparagus a treat for the whole family," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Dash cayenne pepper
Orange slices and additional orange zest, optional

Steps:

  • Place asparagus and a small amount of water in a skillet; bring to a boil. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, orange juice, zest and cayenne. Drain asparagus; top with orange sauce. Garnish with orange slices and zest if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WHITE ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE BUTTER



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White asparagus, which is grown without sunlight, to keep it from becoming green, is the preferred form for the vegetable in Europe. This recipe makes an excellent first course, with the mildly nutty flavor of the asparagus pleasantly offset by the citrus.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 6

7 large oranges
2 pounds white asparagus, trimmed and peeled
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Leaves from 4 stems fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Juice 5 oranges over a sieve, yielding about 1 1/2 cups. Zest 1 orange. Using a paring knife, remove skin, pith, and outer membrane from remaining orange. Carefully cut each segment away from white membranes. (This is called supreming the orange). Set segments aside.
  • Place asparagus in a large saute pan. Add 1/2 inch of water, and bring to a boil. Lower heat, and steam asparagus to tenderize, about 8 minutes. Just before asparagus are fully cooked, drain liquid from the saute pan. Add 1/4 cup orange juice, and simmer until the asparagus are fork-tender. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and steam while finishing sauce.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring 1 1/4 cups orange juice to a boil. Add vinegar, lower heat, and simmer until reduced to 1/3 cup. Remove from heat, and stir in butter, one piece at a time, until sauce is thick and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer asparagus to a warm platter, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with reserved orange segments, zest, and tarragon.

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



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 9m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/4 cup water
1 pound fresh asparagus, 1 to 1 1/2 inches cut off the bottom
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Pour or spritz the water onto 4 paper towels. Spread out the paper towels and lay the asparagus on top of the dampened towels. Sprinkle with the salt. Roll up the asparagus in the dampened towels. Lay the bundle, seam side down, in the microwave. Microwave on high until the asparagus is just crisp tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the microwave using tongs and carefully unwrap. Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately.

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

STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH OLIVE BUTTER



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If you love olives, try this combination of flavors to liven up simple steamed asparagus. Butter, garlic, lemon juice, and olives give great flavor and take asparagus to the next level.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
¼ cup unsalted butter
½ teaspoon minced garlic
4 pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus cover, and steam until desired tenderness is achieved, 6 to 9 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in olives and lemon juice; heat thoroughly, but do not boil, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Place steamed asparagus in a serving dish and pour sauce on top. Garnish with lemon zest and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 127.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 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

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 Molly O'Neill

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup water
1 1/4 pounds asparagus, ends snapped off, stalks peeled

Steps:

  • Combine the lemon juice, olive oil and water in a large pot and bring to a simmer. Place the asparagus in a steamer basket over the liquid. Cover and simmer until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Place the asparagus on a clean towel and pat dry. To serve, stand the asparagus up in 1 or 2 glasses.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 182, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 3 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

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

ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE DRESSING AND TOASTED HAZELNUTS



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Categories     Nut     Vegetable     Side     Spring     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons finely chopped hazelnuts
1 1/2 lb asparagus
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
2 teaspoons fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Toast hazelnuts in a small shallow baking pan until golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Trim woody ends from asparagus and, if desired, peel lower 2 inches of stems with a vegetable peeler. Cook asparagus in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes, and drain well in a colander. Whisk together remaining ingredients except nuts with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer hot asparagus to plates. Spoon orange dressing over top and sprinkle with nuts.

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.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE BUTTER SAUCE



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

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs fresh asparagus
1/2 cup butter (may sub margarine)
1/3 cup minced shallot (may sub white part of green onions)
1 1/4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 1/3 cups orange juice

Steps:

  • Rinse asparagus well, trim bottoms an stand upright in a steamer with water to cover 1/2 inch of the stalks.
  • Steam until crisp-tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Drain and keep warm.
  • In the meanwhile, melt 1T of butter in a wide frying pan over medium heat. Add shallots/onion and cook, stirring until soft.
  • Add mustard and juice. Bring to a boil over high heat and reduce to 1/3 cup.
  • Remove sauce from heat and stir in remaining.
  • Place asparagus on a serving platter and top with the sauce.

ORANGE ASPARAGUS



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Make and share this Orange Asparagus recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hollyfrolly

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bunch asparagus
1 tablespoon butter
1 orange, zest of, i love to use blood orange (to liking)
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed orange juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Trim stems off asparagus.
  • Steam asparagus to tender-crisp (about 5 minutes) -I use a steaming basket in a pan with the lid on.
  • Drain water and place asparagus back in pan.
  • Place butter, orange juice and zest in pan with asparagus.
  • Allow butter to melt and coat asparagus with butter mixture.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.5, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 42.2, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.9, Protein 2.9

STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH ROASTED PEPPER SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound asparagus, 1 inch trimmed off the bottom and peeled
1/2 cup roasted red peppers from the jar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Trim 1 inch off the bottoms of the asparagus. Peel the stalks and cut them into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Cut the roasted peppers into slivers, blend them with the olive oil and parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set this mixture in the bottom of a mixing bowl.
  • Steam the asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes or until just cooked through; when done, remove and toss with the peppers, olive oil and parsley; serve with the veal chops.

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

ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 oranges
1 pink shallot, minced
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
20 spears green asparagus, trimmed
Parmesan cheese, for shaving

Steps:

  • First, make the dressing: Zest 1 orange into a bowl, then juice both oranges and boil the juice down in a small saucepan to about 3 tablespoons. Meanwhile, mince the shallot and put it in a ramekin with the vinegar poured over. Set aside 5 minutes. Add the mustard to the zest. When the orange juice has reduced, strain it over the zest. Drain the shallot, discarding the vinegar, and add. Whisk all together, then slowly whisk in the oil. Taste, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Bring a saute pan full of water to the boil. Salt it, then add the asparagus and cook until tender. Drain, and immediately rinse under ice-cold water to set the color. Pat dry with paper towels and transfer to a serving platter. Spoon over the sauce. Shave over Parmesan cheese. Grind over some pepper and serve.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH ALMOND BUTTER



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A simple but elegant way to serve asparagus. This can also be prepared one day ahead. From Bon Appetit, Keep It Simple cookbook.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature (1 stick)
3 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated
2 lbs asparagus, trimmed
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy small skillet over low heat.
  • Add shallots and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour into medium bowl.
  • Add remaining 6 tablespoons butter, parsley, lemon juice and peel to shallot mixture and whisk to blend.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Steam asparagus until crisp-tender.
  • (Can be made 1 day ahead; cover butter mixture and asparagus separately; chill).
  • Place butter mixture in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add almonds and cook until butter browns, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
  • Add asparagus and stir until heated through.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Divide asparagus among plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.4, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 18.9, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 4.2

STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH BROWN BUTTER AND HAZELNUTS



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Steaming asparagus plays up its delicate grassy flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 bunches asparagus (2 pounds), trimmed
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/3 cup toasted hazelnuts (loose skins rubbed off), chopped

Steps:

  • Set a steamer basket in a saucepan with 2 inches simmering water. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a platter.
  • Discard water and wipe pan dry. Heat butter over medium, swirling pan occasionally, until golden brown and most of the foam has subsided, 5 to 6 minutes. Pour over asparagus and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with hazelnuts, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 8 g

ORANGE SAUCE ASPARAGUS



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"Pretty enough for company, this asparagus dish has a delightful citrus flavor," says field editor Lucy Meyring of Walden, Colorado.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 garlic clove, quartered
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned

Steps:

  • Place asparagus and a small amount of water in a large skillet; bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in another skillet, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute; discard garlic. Stir in the orange juice, zest, salt and pepper; heat through., Drain asparagus and place in a serving dish. Drizzle with orange sauce; garnish with orange segments.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound asparagus
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sweet hot mustard
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Wash asparagus, then trim by breaking at the point where the tough woody part of the stem meets the tender part. Steam over hot water for about 7 minutes, depending on thickness of spears; then, drain.
  • Whisk the orange rind with oil, mustard and orange juice, and spoon over the asparagus, turning them to coat.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 71, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 32 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ORANGE-GLAZED ASPARAGUS



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Asparagus cooked in a skillet and topped with a fragrant glaze. Great with Cornish hens.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 bunches medium-thick asparagus, tough ends snapped off
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons Zest of a large orange

Steps:

  • Toss asparagus with salt. Arrange in a large (12-inch) skillet with a lid. Add oil and juice to skillet and cover. (The asparagus can be set up a few hours ahead.)
  • About 10 minutes before serving time, turn burner on high. When asparagus starts to steam, set timer for 4 minutes. Cook until tender, checking at 4 minutes with the tip of a sharp knife.
  • Transfer cooked asparagus to a serving dish. Add optional zest to skillet and continue to cook until pan juices reduce to a glaze consistency, 2-3 minutes longer. Pour over asparagus and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 148.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 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

BRAISED WHITE ASPARAGUS WITH BLOOD-ORANGE SAUCE



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     weekday, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound very thick white asparagus
1 cup lightly seasoned chicken stock, approximately
2 1/2 tablespoons salted butter
1 bay leaf
4 blood oranges
Sea salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Snap off ends of asparagus. Trim triangular leaves from sides, and peel spears. Place in single layer in heavy saucepan. Add enough stock to come about halfway up sides of spears. Add 2 tablespoons butter, place bay leaf on top, cover and cook over medium-high heat about 8 minutes, until spears are very tender.
  • Meanwhile juice 3 blood oranges. Place all but 1 tablespoon juice in another saucepan, and simmer until reduced to 3 tablespoons. Whisk in remaining butter, and season lightly with salt and pepper. Set aside. Peel remaining orange, removing all pith. Divide into segments, removing all membrane.
  • Drain asparagus well, and place side by side on each of two large plates. Spoon blood orange sauce onto plates around spears. Drizzle asparagus with oil, allowing some droplets to fall into sauce. Dust lightly with salt and pepper. Top with cluster of blood-orange segments, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 404, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1478 milligrams, Sugar 31 grams, TransFat 1 gram

ASPARAGUS WITH OLIVE AND ORANGE BUTTER



Asparagus with Olive and Orange Butter image

Categories     Olive     Side     Quick & Easy     Orange     Asparagus     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 lb asparagus, ends snapped off and discarded
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 to 3 teaspoons black olive paste

Steps:

  • Cut asparagus into 2-inch-long pieces and cook in a wide 4-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until just crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain in a colander.
  • Melt butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat, then whisk in juice and olive paste (to taste) until blended. Add asparagus and salt and pepper to taste, tossing to coat.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH ALMOND BUTTER



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From Bon Appetit. A little fancier way to serve asparagus than just the traditional steamed or roasted method. Asparagus is steamed and topped with a lemon almond butter that is seasoned with shallots, garlic and parsley. Delish! Note that cooking time includes time required to steam the asparagus.

Provided by Epi Curious

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped (fresh)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated
2 lbs asparagus, fresh, trimmed
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy small skillet over low heat. Add shallots and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Pour into medium bowl. Add remaining 6 tablespoons butter, parsley, lemon juice and lemon peel to shallot mixture and whisk to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Steam asparagus until crisp-tender. Set aside.
  • Place butter mixture in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add almonds and cook until butter browns, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Add asparagus and stir until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper; divide among plates and serve.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH HERB SAUCE



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds asparagus
10 fresh basil leaves
4 sprigs watercress, plus additional watercress for garnish
5 large mint leaves
1 small handful parsley
1 tablespoon chopped chives
Course salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Wash the asparagus carefully and gently scrape them to remove all trace of soil. Tie together, according to size, with string. Put the asparagus into two inches of boiling, salted water. Cook, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, according to size; the asparagus should remain al dente. Drain and put into cold water briefly to cool rapidly and to maintain color. Drain on paper towels, then place on a round platter, tips toward the center.
  • Prepare a sauce with the remaining ingredients. Place all the herbs except for the additional watercress in a blender, add the salt and pepper, and blend for a second. Add the lemon juice and then the oil in a trickle to the blender on low speed. Pour the sauce over the cooled asparagus. Garnish with the reserved watercress. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 155, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 576 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender asparagus spears for the best flavor and texture.
  • Trim the tough ends of the asparagus spears before cooking.
  • Steam the asparagus spears until they are bright green and tender, but still slightly firm.
  • Make sure the orange sauce is smooth and well combined before serving.
  • Serve the steamed asparagus with orange sauce immediately.

Conclusion:

This steamed asparagus with orange sauce is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The asparagus is tender and flavorful, and the orange sauce is sweet and tangy. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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