Asparagus is a delicious and nutritious vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways. One of the most popular methods is to steam it, as this preserves its delicate flavor and texture. When paired with pistachios and brown butter, steamed asparagus becomes an elegant and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The nutty flavor of the pistachios and the rich, buttery sauce complement the asparagus perfectly, creating a dish that is both satisfying and sophisticated.
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STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH PISTACHIOS AND BROWN BUTTER
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
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
STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH BROWN BUTTER AND HAZELNUTS
Steaming asparagus plays up its delicate grassy flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
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
STEAMED ASPARAGUS
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
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.
ASPARAGUS WITH BROWN BUTTER
Writing in 1991, Jacques Pépin talked of his love of asparagus, stemming back to his childhood in France. His approach to the vegetable is as uncomplicated as it gets. "It is best when cooked in just enough water to steam it," he wrote. "It is ready - tender but still a bit firm to the bite - after a few minutes." Topped with a brown butter sauce, it's a perfect accompaniment to meat, poultry or fish, but also just as at home with some white rice, part of a simple weeknight meal.
Provided by Jacques Pepin
Categories quick, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel the lower part (root end) of the asparagus stalks with a vegetable peeler.
- In a large nonreactive saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the asparagus in one layer, cover and cook over high heat for about 6 minutes, to the desired tenderness. Lift asparagus from the water (most of it should have evaporated) and arrange on a platter.
- Meanwhile, heat the butter in a skillet until it is lightly browned and stops smoking. Sprinkle the asparagus with the salt and pepper, and pour the hot butter over it. Garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 119, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 199 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
STEAMED ASPARAGUS
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
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
THE BEST STEAMED ASPARAGUS
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
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
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
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
SIMPLY STEAMED ASPARAGUS
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
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
ASPARAGUS WITH WALNUTS, PARMESAN AND BROWN BUTTER
Here's a sophisticated yet simple way to prepare spring's trademark vegetable. Steam the asparagus. Brown a knob of butter in a sauté pan and toss in a handful of chopped walnuts, garlic and fresh thyme (lemon thyme if you can find it). Whisk in a 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, then pour over your awaiting asparagus. Dive in.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Steam the asparagus until just tender, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until the foam has subsided and the butter turns a deep golden brown, about 4 minutes. (Take care that it doesn't burn.) Stir in the nuts and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and whisk in the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon nut mixture over warm asparagus and serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 171, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 258 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
AUSTRIAN WHITE ASPARAGUS WITH BROWN BUTTER SAUCE
Steps:
- Peel the asparagus. Line the asparagus from the spear end and cut into approximately 6-inch lengths. Discard ends.
- In a medium saucepan, bring salted water to a boil. Cook the asparagus for 10 to 12 minutes, until tender being careful not to overcook.
- Drain the asparagus. Set aside. In a large saute pan, heat the butter. Add the brioche crumbs and saute until golden. Add the reserved asparagus and saute until well coated with the browned butter and brioche crumbs. Sprinkle with parsley, season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON BUTTER
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
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 WITH ROASTED PEPPER SAUCE
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 ORANGE BUTTER SAUCE
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
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.
ASPARAGUS STEAMED WITH LEMON BUTTER
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
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
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BROWN BUTTER AND PECORINO
Make and share this Roasted Asparagus with Brown Butter and Pecorino recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- To make brown butter, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Skim off the white foam as it rises to the top.
- Continue cooking until the butter is medium brown and smells like roasted nuts.
- Snap the ends from the asparagus they'll break at the point of tenderness.
- Or slice the ends off closer to the root end and peel spears with a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler.
- Rinse, then soak for a few minutes in a couple of changes of cold, lightly salted water.
- Agitate lightly to release grit that may be trapped.
- Rinse well again and pat with paper towels.
- Brush a shallow baking dish or jelly-roll pan large enough to hold the asparagus in a single layer with a film of brown butter.
- Spread asparagus in dish and brush with the remaining butter.
- Roast until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Shave or grate the cheese over the asparagus, sprinkle with pepper and serve warm.
STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH ALMOND BUTTER
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
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.
PISTACHIO ORANGE ASPARAGUS
We're so pleased to have finally gotten an asparagus bed established! Now when I have a bounty of those tender spears, I pull out this recipe. Orange and pistachios complement the asparagus beautifully. -Janice Mitchell Aurora, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Place asparagus in a steamer basket over water; cover and steam for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Place asparagus on a serving platter and keep warm., In a skillet over medium heat, cook pistachios in butter for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Add orange juice and zest; heat through. Pour over asparagus. Sprinkle with pepper.
Nutrition Facts :
STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH ALMOND BUTTER
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
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
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender asparagus spears with tightly closed tips.
- Wash the asparagus thoroughly before cooking.
- Trim the woody ends of the asparagus spears.
- Steam the asparagus until it is bright green and tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
- Immediately transfer the asparagus to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and preserve its color.
- Pat the asparagus dry before serving.
- Toast the pistachios in a single layer in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant and golden brown.
- Make the brown butter by melting unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden brown and smells nutty.
- Drizzle the asparagus with the brown butter and sprinkle with the toasted pistachios, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Serve the asparagus immediately.
Conclusion:
This simple but elegant dish is a great way to enjoy fresh asparagus. The asparagus is steamed until tender-crisp, then tossed with a flavorful brown butter sauce and topped with toasted pistachios. The lemon zest adds a bright, citrusy flavor that complements the asparagus and pistachios perfectly. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it can also be served as a side dish to grilled or roasted meats or fish.
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