Best How To Cook Asparagus Roasted Grilled Or Blanched Recipes

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BLANCHED ASPARAGUS



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Plunge asparagus into rapidly boiling water, then refresh in ice water to keep them crisp-tender and bright green.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/2 pounds medium-thick asparagus
8 cups water
2 tablespoons coarse salt

Steps:

  • Prepare 1 1/2 pounds medium-thick asparagus (see Rinse and Snap). Have a large bowl of ice water ready. In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Season with 2 tablespoons coarse salt, and add asparagus; boil until tender, 3 to 4 minutes (depending on thickness).
  • Remove with tongs, or drain in a colander, and immediately transfer to ice water for 1 minute to stop the cooking process. Drain; refrigerate until completely chilled.

GRILLED MARINATED ASPARAGUS



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Freshly harvested asparagus says spring is in the air, and on your table. Eating the tender spears right off the grill is pure pleasure.-Lessie Sites, Livingston, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients. Add the asparagus; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for up to 1 hour., Drain asparagus, reserving marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack., Grill asparagus, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning and basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED OR ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC



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These asparagus can be grilled or roasted in the oven. A simple balsamic reduction tops them off. From the tag off the asparagus.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 -1 1/2 lb asparagus
1 shallot, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt (I prefer kosher)
fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Toss the asparagus with shallot, oil, 1/8 tsp salt and pepper. Roast or grill turning twice, until tender and browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Bring vinegar and the remaining 1/8 teaspoons salt to a simmer in a small skillet over medium-high heat until slightly syrupy and toss the asparagus with the reduced vinegar.

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