WHITE ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE BUTTER
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
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.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Shabeer Mallah
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Bangla vishion
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to cook asparagus. The orange butter sauce is a nice change from the usual lemon butter sauce.
NAITE 028
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. My guests love the asparagus and the orange butter sauce.
bijay tmg
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try! The asparagus is so tender and flavorful, and the orange butter sauce is the perfect complement.
Satyendra Yadav
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Shelby Purtill
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The asparagus was cooked to perfection and the orange butter sauce was divine.
Reginald Davis
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Tatu Jamadary
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to cook asparagus. The orange butter sauce is a nice change from the usual lemon butter sauce.
Albert Vijay
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. My guests love the asparagus and the orange butter sauce.
Alice Fosu
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try! The asparagus is so tender and flavorful, and the orange butter sauce is the perfect complement.
Hala Elhashash
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Abbas Tanwari
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The asparagus was cooked to perfection and the orange butter sauce was divine.
Md Titon
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to cook asparagus. The orange butter sauce is a nice change from the usual lemon butter sauce.
Jaanath Firdous
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the orange butter sauce was delicious.
Raja Shamroz
[email protected]I love this recipe! The asparagus is so delicious and the orange butter sauce is the perfect finishing touch.
sami munshi33
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The asparagus is always cooked perfectly and the orange butter sauce is so flavorful.
Elizabeth Chanjwe
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The asparagus was so tender and the orange butter sauce was the perfect complement.
Kristopher
[email protected]This recipe was amazing! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the orange butter sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.