Best Johns Raspberry Asparagus Recipes

JOHN'S RASPBERRY ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Place the asparagus in a steamer basket, and set over about 1 inch of boiling water. Cover, and steam for 5 to 8 minutes, or until tender and bright green.
• In a small saucepan, stir together the yogurt and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until warmed.
• Place steamed asparagus onto serving plates, and spoon the sauce over, or serve sauce separately.

ASPARAGUS WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar and honey till well blended.
• Set aside.
• Snap off tough ends of asparagus and discard them.
• Place spears in vegetable steamer basket over boiling water in pan.
• Cover and cook till tender about 6-8 minutes.
• Drain immediately and plunge into cool water.
• Chill.
• Arrange asparagus on 4 plates lined with lettuce leaves.
• Drizzle with vinaigrette.
• Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs.

JOHN'S RASPBERRY ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Place the asparagus in a steamer basket, and set over about 1 inch of boiling water. Cover, and steam for 5 to 8 minutes, or until tender and bright green.
• In a small saucepan, stir together the yogurt and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until warmed.
• Place steamed asparagus onto serving plates, and spoon the sauce over, or serve sauce separately.

ASPARAGUS WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Break off the tough ends of the asparagus spears and drop in boiling salted water.
• Cook until crispy tender, drain, rinse with cold water, wrap in paper towels and chill 1 hour.
• Combine salad dressing, sour cream and 1/4 cup of the raspberries, breaking up the berries with a fork.
• Add salt and pepper if needed.
• To serve, place asparagus on a serving dish, spoon sauce across the middle of the spears and garnish with the remaining berries.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut prosciutto slices in half. Wrap a prosciutto piece around each asparagus spear; secure ends with toothpicks., Grill asparagus, covered, on an oiled rack over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until prosciutto is crisp, turning once. Discard toothpicks., In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave jam and vinegar on high for 15-20 seconds or until jam is melted. Serve with asparagus.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine oil and garlic; pour over asparagus and turn to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until tender, turning after 10 minutes. Cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients; pour over asparagus and turn to coat. Serve immediately or allow to marinate. Serve at room temperature.

CHEF JOHN'S CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add minced onion and salt; cook and stir until onion is soft and golden, about 10 minutes.
• Pour chicken broth and water into pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 15 minutes.
• Place asparagus pieces in simmering broth. Cook, stirring occasionally until asparagus is just tender and still bright green, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Use an immersion blender to blend soup until smooth, about 3 minutes.
• For a finer texture, strain soup through mesh strainer. Return strained soup to pot and place on stove.
• Turn heat to low. Season with cayenne pepper, black pepper, and nutmeg. Adjust salt to taste. Whisk 1/2 cup cream into soup.
• Place 1/4 cup cream, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and lemon zest in a small bowl. Whisk until frothy and slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
• Ladle soup into bowls. Drizzle a spoonful of Parmigiano-Reggiano-lemon cream on top of each serving and swirl to form a random design.
• Sprinkle with a pinch of lemon zest and cayenne pepper, if desired.

JOHN'S RASPBERRY ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Place the asparagus in a steamer basket, and set over about 1 inch of boiling water. Cover, and steam for 5 to 8 minutes, or until tender and bright green.
• In a small saucepan, stir together the yogurt and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until warmed.
• Place steamed asparagus onto serving plates, and spoon the sauce over, or serve sauce separately.