Best Balsamic Marinated Asparagus Recipes

Balsamic Marinated Asparagus image

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 8h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Steps:

Snap off the tough ends of asparagus and wash asparagus thoroughly.
Cook asparagus in boiling water for about two minutes, until it's bright green and just beginning to get tender. Drain.
Place asparagus in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain.
Lay asparagus in a 13" by 9" baking dish.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
Pour over asparagus.
Cover dish with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator.
Chill for about 8 hours.
Using tongs, remove asparagus from marinade and serve.

Balsamic-Marinated Sirloin and Asparagus image

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories Steak

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1-inch thick (about 1-1/4 lbs.)
1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 teaspoons dijon-style mustard
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, basil, mustard, garlic and sugar to make marinade. Place steak and 1/3-cup of the marinade in a sealable plastic bag. Close bag securely, turn to coat steak and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
Meanwhile, bring 1-inch of water to a boil in a large skillet. Add the asparagus and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook 2-3 minutes or until asparagus is just crisp-tender. Drain asparagus and combine with the reserved marinade tossing to coat.
Remove the steak from the marinade and discard used marinade. Grill over medium heat or medium coals. Grill uncovered for 16-20 minutes for medium rare (145° F) to medium (160° F) doneness, turning once.
Season steak and asparagus with the salt and pepper. Carve steak crosswise into slices and serve with the asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 295.7, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.8, Protein 3.5