Best Herbed Asparagus Recipes

ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH HERBED GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Goat cheese: Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
• Using a fork, in a small bowl, combine the goat cheese and basil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Using a 1/2-ounce cookie scoop or a round tablespoon measure sprayed with vegetable oil cooking spray, scoop the goat cheese into balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Soup: In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring constantly until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the broth, asparagus and basil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the asparagus is tender, about 15 minutes. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Keep the soup warm over low heat.
• To serve: Ladle the soup into shallow bowls and garnish with the herbed goat cheese.
• Cook's Note: The soup can also be pureed by ladling, in batches, into a food processor or blender and blended until smooth.

ASPARAGUS, BACON & HERBED CHEESE PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan or baking sheet; brush top with 4 teaspoons oil. Top with mozzarella cheese, asparagus and bacon. Drop spreadable cheese by teaspoonfuls over pizza. Sprinkle with pepper flakes; drizzle with remaining oil., Bake 12-15 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned.

ASPARAGUS WITH HERBED GOAT CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Bring water in the bottom of a steamer to a boil. Place the asparagus in the top of the steamer, cover, and steam until the asparagus is tender but not soft, about 11 minutes.
• 2. Whisk the goat cheese until it is light. Whisk in the olive oil until thoroughly incorporated and smooth.
• 3. Mince the herbs, and whisk them into the goat cheese mixture. Season to taste with salt.

BEER BATTERED ASPARAGUS WITH A LEMON HERBED DIPPING SERVICE

Steps:

• Lemon Herbed Dipping Sauce: Stir together all ingredients and transfer to a small bowl. Chill, covered, until ready to serve.
• Beer Battered Asparagus: Heat oil in a heavy saucepan until it reaches 375 degrees F.
• Whisk together flour, salt, pepper lemon and zest in a bowl until combined. Add beer and whisk ingredients until smooth.Dip asparagus in batter to coat. Remove excess batter before frying. Gently transfer battered asparagus to oil and fry until golden. Stir gently to prevent asparagus from sticking together.
• Transfer to a baking sheet that has been lined with paper towels and keep warm in a preheated 200 degree F oven.

HERBED CHEESE SCRAMBLED EGGS ON ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Cook asparagus in medium skillet of boiling water until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain; return asparagus to skillet. Mix cheese and basil in small bowl. Whisk eggs in large bowl. Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add eggs; stir until eggs are almost set, about 1 minute. Add cheese mixture and stir until cheese melts and eggs are softly set, about 2 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon butter to asparagus in skillet and stir over medium heat. Divide asparagus among 4 plates; spoon eggs over and serve.

HERBED FRESH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute garlic and seasonings in oil until tender. Add the asparagus, red peppers and walnuts; heat through.

HERBED MUSHROOM ASPARAGUS ORZO

Steps:

• 1. Cook orzo according to directions on package. Chop mushrooms and asparagus into bite-sized pieces. Chop each herb into small pieces (I use parsley/chives/thyme/basil). In skillet, sprayed with cooking spray, saute mushrooms and asparagus 3 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside.
• 2. When orzo has completed cooking, add the olive oil and stir (taste as you add-start out using only a little then add more-until you get the right taste for you), make sure you don't get too much olive oil. Add mushroom mixture; stir. Add herbs; stir. Top with crumbled feta or asiago if desired

BEER BATTERED ASPARAGUS WITH A LEMON HERBED DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Lemon Herbed Dipping Sauce: Stir together all ingredients and transfer to a small bowl. Chill, covered, until ready to serve.
• Beer Battered Asparagus: Heat oil in a heavy saucepan until it reaches 375 degrees F.
• Whisk together flour, salt, pepper lemon and zest in a bowl until combined. Add beer and whisk ingredients until smooth.
• Dip asparagus in batter to coat. Remove excess batter before frying. Gently transfer battered asparagus to oil and fry until golden. Stir gently to prevent asparagus from sticking together.
• Transfer to a baking sheet that has been lined with paper towels and keep warm in a preheated 200 degree F oven.

HERBED ASPARAGUS SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onions and garlic in butter. Add the broth, asparagus, salt, thyme, pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Drain asparagus, reserving cooking liquid. Discard bay leaf. Cool slightly., In a food processor, combine asparagus and 1/2 cup cooking liquid; cover and process until smooth. Return pureed asparagus and remaining cooking liquid to pan. , Combine the flour and water until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Garnish each serving with sour cream and lemon zest.

HERBED BROAD BEAN & FETA CROSTINI WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook the broad beans for 5-6 mins until tender. Immediately plunge into a bowl of ice-cold water. Squeeze the broad beans from their pods and transfer to the bowl of a food processor with the olive oil, feta, honey, lemon juice and dill fronds. Season with black pepper and blitz to a smooth purée.
• Meanwhile, brush the baguette slices with some olive oil and toast or griddle until golden. Rub with the cut side of a halved garlic clove. Finely chop the blanched asparagus spears and toss in a little olive oil with a squeeze of lemon juice. Spread the purée over the crostini and top with the sliced asparagus and some extra dill. Leftover purée will keep in the fridge for up to two days.

ASPARAGUS WITH HERBED GOAT CHEESE SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Bring water in the bottom of a steamer to a boil. Place the asparagus in the top of the steamer, cover, and steam until the asparagus is tender but not soft, about 11 minutes. 2. Whisk the goat cheese until it is light. Whisk in the olive oil until thoroughly incorporated and smooth. 3. Mince the herbs, and whisk them into the goat cheese mixture. Season to taste with salt.

HERBED RICOTTA, ASPARAGUS AND PHYLLO TART

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
• 2. Stir together ricotta, parsley, milk, thyme, garlic and 3/8 tsp salt.
• 3. Place 1 phyllo sheet on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. (Cover remaining dough to keep it from drying out.) Lightly brush phyllo sheet with oi and top with another fhyllo sheet. Repeat layers with remaining phyllo sheets and oil, reserving 1 tsp oil to brush on asparagus.
• 4. Spread ricotta mixture on phyllo stack, leaving a 1/2 inch border. Arrange asparagus spears side by side over ricotta mixture. Brush asparagus with remaining 1 tsp oil. Bake at 400 degrees until phyllo is browned and crisp, 22-25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/8 tsp salt; top with shaved cheese.

ROASTED SALMON WITH HERBED POTATOES AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425. Whisk oil with herbs, mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper until well combined. Toss potatoes with 2 Tablespoons of oil mixture. Spread out on rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 20 mins.
• Brush 2 Tablespoons of oil mixture over salmon. Push potatoes to edges of baking sheet. Center salmon in middle. Roast for 10 mins.
• Toss asparagus with remaining oil mixture arrange along side of potatoes. Roast for an additional 10 mins or until potatoes are fork tender and fish flakes easily with a fork
• Caper aioli: Whisk egg yolks with lemon juice, water and garlic in a small non reactive bowl. Set bowl over a saucepan of simmering water(do not let the bottom of the bowl touch the water)Cook whisking constantly for 1-2 mins or till thickened. Remove bowl from heat cool 10 mins.
• Gradually drizzle oil into yolk mixture whisking vigorously until smooth and thick. Stir in capers. Plate salmon, potatoes and asparagus and serve the sauce on the side.

HERBED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Wash the asparagus under running water and snap off tough ends; place 1 inch of water in a large skillet and bring to a boil over high heat.
• When water boils, add the asparagus, cover, and steam for 4 to 6 minutes,.
• or until fork-tender; immediately remove the asparagus from the boiling water and plunge it into a ice water bath to stop the cooking process.
• In a 9" x 13" baking dish, combine the Italian dressing, red pepper, parsley, and chives; mix well.
• Remove the asparagus from the water, drain well, and add to the.
• baking dish and gently mix to coat completely with the dressing.
• Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving; before serving, sprinkle with the chopped egg, if desired.

HERBED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook asparagus in boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well and place in serving dish., Combine parsley, basil, pepper and butter; pour over asparagus. Sprinkle with tomatoes and cheese.

HERBED FAZZOLETTI WITH ASPARAGUS AND BURRATA

Steps:

• 1. In a blender or food processor, combine the % cup of parsley with the 2 tablespoons each of chives, tarragon and chervil. Pulse until chopped. Add the lemon juice and VA cup plus 2 tablespoons of the oil and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. 2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Put the asparagus in a colander and ease it into the boiling water. Blanch the asparagus just until bright green, about 2 minutes. Shake dry. Boil the pasta until al dente. Drain, reserv¬ing VA cup of the pasta cooking water. In a large, deep skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the pine nuts and toast over moderate heat until golden; trans-fer to a plate. Add the pasta, herb puree. asparagus and the pasta water to the skillet. Cook over moderate heat, tossing well. Toss in the cheese and pine nuts. Transfer to bowls and garnish with whole herbs

ASPARAGUS WITH HERBED CHEESE ON TOAST

Steps:

• Snap off tough ends of asparagus; remove scales with a knife or vegetable peeler, if desired.
• Drop asparagus and onion wedges into a large saucepan of boiling water; cook 3-4 minutes.
• Drain and plunge into ice water; drain well.
• Pat dry with a paper towel; set aside.
• Combine ricotta cheese, fresh thyme, chives, and chervil in a bowl; stir well, and set aside.
• Cut bread crosswise into 6 (1-inch-thick) slices; reserve remaining bread for another use.
• Toast bread slices under broiler until golden brown.
• Spread cheese mixture evenly over bread and set aside.
• Heat non-stick skillet with olive oil.
• Add onion, salt, and pepper; saute for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Add asparagus and heat.
• Top bread with onions and asparagus.
• Place briefly under the broiler to heat.

HERBED PORK PAILLARDS WITH SUNDRIED TOMATO BUTTER AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• For the compound butter: In a bowl, combine the softened butter with the sundried tomatoes, sage, parsley, Cajun spice, and salt. Whisk together until well blended. Transfer the mixture to a piece of parchment paper and roll into a cigar shape about 1 1/2 inches thick. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• For the pork: Slice the loin into 3/4-inch thick slices, and then one by one, cover with plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until each slice is flat and even (about a 1/4-inch thick).
• Season the flour with salt and pepper, and then dredge the pork in the seasoned flour.
• Heat the oil in a heavy bottom saucepan over medium-high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper. Once the oil has heated, add the floured pork to the pan and allow to cook until browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce the heat, flip, add some thyme and parsley, and repeat the process on the second side until finished cooking, 2 to 3 minutes. Once cooked, remove from the pan and keep warm. Repeat the process until all the pork is cooked.
• For the asparagus: Bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt. Trim the woody bottoms of the asparagus and peel the stalks. Blanch in the boiling water until bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the water and season with salt and pepper.
• Place asparagus in the center of a serving plate, arrange the pieces of cooked pork on top, and top with a 1/4-inch disk of sundried tomato butter. Garnish with parsley. Store the remaining butter wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator.