Best Basic Boiled Asparagus Recipes

HOW TO COOK ASPARAGUS ON THE STOVE

Steps:

• Prep the asparagus: Snap or cut off any woody bottoms of the asparagus spears. If working with medium sized or large asparagus, if you want (for a fancy presentation) you can use a vegetable peeler to peel the outside of the lower inch or two of the asparagus.
• Heat water in a large skillet: Fill a large, wide skillet with about 3/4-inch of water. Add salt. Add the cut garlic and lemon peel if using. Bring the water to a boil on high heat.
• Boil the asparagus: Add the asparagus in an even layer. If the water doesn't cover the asparagus, cover the pan. If using thin asparagus, cook only for 1 to 2 minutes. Medium asparagus, 5 minutes. Large asparagus 6 to 7 minutes.
• Rinse with cool water: Rinse briefly with cold water to stop the cooking and then transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil or butter to serve.

BOILED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Bring 1 inch salted water to a boil in a large skillet. Add asparagus in one layer. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes for medium and 7 minutes for jumbo. Drain, and transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and top with a pat of butter.

EASY BROILED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Rinse the asparagus spears.
• Snap off the tough ends of the spears.
• Place the asparagus in a shallow metal or ceramic pan.
• Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus.
• Sprinkle sea salt or kosher salt over the asparagus.
• Grind fresh black pepper over the asparagus.
• Shake the pan back and forth to distribute the olive oil, salt and black pepper over the asparagus.
• Plan on the oven rack about 6 inches under the broiler.
• Broil for 11 minutes, or until the asparagus has a nice broiled char to them.
• Serve immediately. Enjoy!