Best Asparagus And Balsamic Butter Recipes

PENNE WITH ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND BALSAMIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400.
• Snap the tough ends off the asparagus and discard them.
• Cut the spears into 1 inch pieces.
• Put the aspargus on a baking sheet and toss with the olive oil and 1/4 tsp.
• each of the salt and pepper.
• Roast until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, put the vinegar in a small saucepan.
• Simmer until 3 T.
• remain.
• Stir in the brown sugar and the remainig 1/4 tsp.
• pepper.
• Remove from heat.
• Cook the penne in a large pot of boiling, salted water just until done, about 13 minutes.
• Drain the pasta and toss with the butter, vinegar, asparagus, Parmesan and the remaining 1 3/4 tsp.
• salt.
• Serve with additional Parmesan.

PENNE WITH ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND BALSAMIC BUTTER

Steps:

• 1. Heat the oven to 400°. Snap the tough ends off the asparagus and discard them. Cut the spears into 1-inch pieces. Put the asparagus on a baking sheet and toss with the oil and 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Roast until tender, about 10 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, put the vinegar in a small saucepan. Simmer until 3 tablespoons remain. Stir in the brown sugar and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Remove from the heat. 3. Cook the penne in a large pot of boiling, salted water until just done, about 13 minutes. Drain the pasta and toss with the butter, vinegar, asparagus, Parmesan, and the remaining 1 3/4 teaspoons salt. Serve with additional Parmesan.

GRILLED SALMON AND ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to medium high.
• In a small saucepan, bring vinegar and honey to a boil and cook until reduced by half, whisking occasionally, about 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat, whisk in butter and season with salt and pepper.
• Toss the asparagus with 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper; grill, turning, until tender, about 9 minutes.
• Meanwhile, rub remaining oil on the salmon and season with salt and pepper; grill, turning once, about 6 minutes for medium rare.
• Place salmon and asparagus on a serving plate and drizzle with balsamic sauce.

ASPARAGUS WITH TOFU AND BALSAMIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
• Add butter, vinegar and water; cook another minute then add asparagus and pepper. Cook 4 more minutes, until tender.
• Place the asparagus in bowls.
• Put tofu slices in the pan with the sauce, add thyme, and cook until heated through.
• Place on the asparagus, and serve with the remaining sauce.

ASPARAGUS AND BALSAMIC BUTTER

Steps:

• 1. Snap off any tough ends of asparagus. In a large skillet, bring about 1 inch of water to a boil and add asparagus. Cook for about 4-5 mins., just until crisp-tender. Drain and place on serving plate.
• 2. Coat a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Place over medium heat. Sautee shallots/onions until soft, about 1 or 2 mins.
• 3. Remove from heat. Stir in balsamic vinegar and butter. Pour over asparagus. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.