Best Instant Pot Asparagus With Lemon Butter Recipes

INSTANT POT® ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add butter and melt. Stir in shallots and garlic; cook for 2 minutes. Remove shallots and garlic with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add asparagus and saute in butter for 2 minutes; remove and set aside on a plate.
• Return shallots and garlic to the Instant Pot® and pour in wine. Stir well, scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden or plastic spoon, for 30 seconds. Stir in rice and saute in the wine mixture for 2 1/2 minutes, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any brown bits. Stir in chicken broth, cream, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cancel Saute function.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese and lemon juice, stirring until cheese is melted. Stir in reserved asparagus pieces. Allow risotto to thicken in the pot, uncovered, for 3 to 4 minutes before serving.

INSTANT POT ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON BUTTER

Steps:

• Prepare your asparagus according to the instructions above. Place 3/4 cup water into the pot of your Instant Pot. Place asparagus in steamer basket. Place lid on Instant Pot and set to sealing. Select the steam setting and set it between 0 and 2 minutes. We did two minutes, but we like our asparagus really soft. If you prefer for it to be a bit crisper, consider 0-1 minutes. Once the timer goes off, quick pressure release all the extra pressure. Carefully open the lid after the pressure is released and remove the steamer basket. Dump out the extra liquid and put the pot back into the Instant Pot. Set Instant Pot to saute and add butter, lemon, pepper, salt, and paprika and melt together. Pour over the top of your asparagus and toss to cover everything completely. Enjoy!

ASPARAGUS LEMON RISOTTO

Steps:

• Select SAUTÉ, HIGH. Select START.
• Add olive oil to the inner pot. Once oil is hot, add chopped asparagus and cook for about 5 minutes, until slightly tender.
• Remove asparagus and place into a bowl. Set it aside.
• Add unsalted butter to inner pot. Once butter has melted, add diced shallot and cook for 2 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, until slightly tender, until fragrant.
• Add rice to inner pot and occasionally stir for 2 minutes until each grain is coated with butter. Select CANCEL to turn off SAUTÉ.
• Pour in the vegetable broth. Add lemon juice and lemon zest, then stir.
• Secure the lid for pressure cooking.
• Select PRESSURE COOK, HIGH. Set time to 6 minutes (00:06). Select START.
• Once program ends, allow for a 5-minute Natural Release. Then, Quick Release remaining pressure. Select CANCEL.
• Remove lid. Add grated parmesan and cooked asparagus.
• Stir risotto until cheese melts, about 1 minute. Salt and pepper to taste.

RAW & COOKED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON & PARMESAN BUTTER

Steps:

• Trim about two thirds of the asparagus to get rid of any woody ends, then set aside. Peel the remaining into ribbons using a vegetable peeler and tip into a bowl.
• Gently heat the butter, lemon zest and juice and lots of black pepper in a small saucepan. Stir in half the parmesan and keep warm.
• Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the trimmed asparagus for about 2 mins until just cooked. Drain and tip into the bowl with the asparagus ribbons. Toss everything with the buttery sauce and the remaining parmesan. Season to taste, then serve.

ASPARAGUS IN LEMON BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Fill large skillet with a 1/4 inch of water, chop the ends off of the aspargus and add into the skillet. Cover, and put on medium heat.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan. add lemon juice and stir until well mixed. Remove from heat.
• When the asparagus is tender, remove from heat and drain off the water. Server with the lemon butter sauce.

LEMON ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Coat asparagus with vegetable and arrange on a baking sheet. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Roast in preheated oven until lightly browned at the tips, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine lemon juice, butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in on high in microwave until butter is completely melted, about 1 minute; stir to combine. Pour butter mixture over roasted asparagus and toss to coat.

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON AND BUTTER

Steps:

• Peel lower half to two thirds of each asparagus stalk with a vegetable peeler. Cook asparagus in a wide 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain well in a colander, then return to pot and toss with butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

ASPARAGUS STEAMED WITH LEMON BUTTER

Steps:

• Wash asparagus and trim off bottom of stems by about 2 inches.
• In a large skillet, bring about 1/2-inch of water to a rapid boil. Season the water with salt.
• Add the asparagus and cook for 2-3 minutes or until bright green and just tender.
• Drain the asparagus and place it immediately in a bowl of ice water to shock it. This will help the asparagus to retain the bright green color. Drain.
• Add butter to the skillet to melt. Stir in the lemon zest and juice. Add the drained asparagus to the skillet. Toss to coat and heat. Serve immediately.