Best Caesar Asparagus Recipes

CAESAR ORZO WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil. Add orzo; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add asparagus. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until orzo and asparagus are tender, stirring frequently; drain. Stir in salad dressing and cheese; toss to coat.

WHOLE CRISPY ROAST CHICKEN & ASPARAGUS CAESAR

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Zest the lemon into a bowl. Season the cavity of the chicken, cut the zested lemon in half and push into the cavity. Put the butter in the bowl with the lemon zest, add the garlic and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Mash together, then push under the skin of the breast using your fingers. Season the skin and drizzle with a good glug of olive oil. Roast for 30 mins, then reduce the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and cook the chicken for a further 50 mins-1 hr or until cooked through. Once cooked, cover and rest for 20 mins.
• Meanwhile, for the dressing, whisk the egg yolk, anchovies, garlic and Dijon together in a bowl. Gradually whisk in both oils, then whisk in the lemon juice and, if it's a little thick, 50ml warm water, followed by the cheese and a good pinch of seasoning.
• Toss the sourdough pieces with the 1 tbsp olive oil and spread out on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 mins or until golden.
• Bring a pan of lightly salted water to the simmer. Add the asparagus and cook for 2-3 mins. Drain and leave to steam-dry for a few minutes.
• Carve the chicken. Remove both legs and cut the breast into 1cm slices. Arrange on a platter with the asparagus. Top with the croutons, two-thirds of the dressing (save the rest for leftovers - see tip below), the shaved parmesan and a grinding of black pepper.

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Toss lettuce, chicken breast (warm or cold), tomatoes, and asparagus in a large salad bowl.
• Add dressing and toss.
• Top with croutons and parmesan cheese.
• Serve immediately.

CAESAR SALAD WITH TORTELLINI AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a 4 quart dutch oven.
• Add tortelllini and asparagus and cook for 4 minutes, drain; rinse in cold water, and drain. Set aside.
• Place lettuce, tortellini, and asparagus in a large bowl; add dressing, tossing gently. Add parmesan and croutons. Serve.

FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH CAESAR DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine the egg yolks, garlic, vinegar, pepper, anchovies, fish sauce (if using) and Tabasco in a bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, a little at a time, until the mixture emulsifies and thickens. Add lemon juice to taste and water to thin to a creamy consistency.
• Meanwhile, heat about 1/2 inch of oil to 350 degrees in a skillet. Beat together the eggs and cream, and add a little salt and pepper. Dredge the asparagus and the scallions in flour, then egg, then bread crumbs, and fry, in batches if necessary, turning once, until nicely browned, about 5 minutes.
• Drain on paper towels, and arrange on plates; drizzle with the dressing, top with the Parmesan, and serve with lemon wedges.

CAESAR-STYLE ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Add first 5 ingredients to blender. With machine running, gradually add oil. Add 1/4 cup cheese. Season dressing to taste with pepper.
• Bring pot of salted water to boil. Add asparagus and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Cool under cold water and drain. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover dressing and asparagus separately.)
• Arrange asparagus on platter. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with croutons and remaining cheese.

CAESAR ASPARAGUS TART

Steps:

• Blend garlic cloves, dijon mustard, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and gradually add oil while blending.
• After it's well mixed, add paremsan cheese and black pepper.
• Blanch asparagus (boil for 1-2 minutes then place in an ice bath).
• Spread out asparagus in a baking pan, top with the caesar salad mixture.
• Prepare the puff pastry dough, roll it out flat until you have a rectangle shape.
• Create a border around the edges of the puff pastry, approximately 3/4" wide, using a small sharp knife.
• Then create diagonal score marks around the edges of the puff pastry.
• Poke holes throughout the pastry dough using a fork.
• Brush the egg yolk + water wash around the crush (edges).
• Bake the pastry at 400F for 10mins.
• To make part filling, combine egg, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, chives, black pepper--mix using a whisk.
• Spread tart filling evenly on top of the pastry.
• Spread the asparagus evenly on top of the filling.
• Gently place 2 eggs (make sure not to break the yolk) on top of the asparagus.
• Bake at 400F for 25mins.

CAESAR ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, gently toss the asparagus, bread, oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until asparagus is tender and bread is golden brown. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, cheese, sugar, mustard, garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk in the oil. Drizzle 1/4 cup over asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately with remaining vinaigrette.

CAESAR SHRIMP & ASPARAGUS PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add shrimp and asparagus; cook and stir 3 to 4 min. or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
• Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water. Place pasta in large bowl. Add shrimp mixture; mix lightly. Gradually stir in reserved pasta water if desired until pasta mixture is of desired consistency. Top with cheese.

RIBBONED ASPARAGUS CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• DIRECTIONS Whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, anchovy fillets, garlic, and salt in a small mixing bowl. Add the egg, a few sprinkles of the cheese, lots of black pepper, and the lemon juice. Whisk to emulsify. Taste the dressing, first by itself and then on a ribbon of asparagus; adjust to taste. Add the asparagus ribbons to a second mixing bowl and drizzle with a small amount of dressing. Sprinkle on the remainder of the grated parmigiano-reggiano and toss to coat. Add more dressing, tasting along the way (you'll likely have extra), until the asparagus is dressed to your liking. Divvy up the salad among the plates and garnish with a few shavings of parmigiano-reggiano. Serves one to two, with extra dressing left over.

CAESAR GRILLED ASPARAGUS RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix the oil and garlic and let sit for a while before straining the garlic from the oil, reserving it for the dressing.
• Toss the bread in the garlic oil, parmesan, salt and pepper, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 375F/190C oven until lightly golden brown, about 10-15 minutes, mixing half way through.
• Mix everything well.
• Toss the asparagus spears in the oil, salt and pepper and grill over medium-high heat until crisp-tender and slightly charred.
• Serve topped with the caesar dressing, croutons, parmesan and fresh cracked black pepper to taste and enjoy!

CAESAR GRILLED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Mix the oil and garlic and let sit for a while before straining the garlic from the oil, reserving it for the dressing.
• Toss the bread in the garlic oil, parmesan, salt and pepper, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 375F/190C oven until lightly golden brown, about 10-15 minutes, mixing half way through.
• Mix everything well.
• Toss the asparagus spears in the oil, salt and pepper and grill over medium-high heat until crisp-tender and slightly charred.
• Serve topped with the caesar dressing, croutons, parmesan and fresh cracked black pepper to taste and enjoy!