Best Steamed Asparagus With Lemon Butter Recipes

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ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON BUTTER



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When simply flavored with a touch of butter and lemon, fresh vegetables can really shine.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring 2 inches salted water to a boil in a wide (10-inch) saucepan or skillet.
  • Place asparagus in saucepan; cook until just tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander.
  • Return asparagus to pan; toss with butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 4 g

ASPARAGUS STEAMED WITH LEMON BUTTER



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Make and share this Asparagus Steamed With Lemon Butter recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 lb asparagus, fresh baby
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.5, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 154.1, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 1.4

STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON



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Make and share this Steamed Asparagus With Lemon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rochsann

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 lb asparagus, rinsed and trimmed
1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • Steam asparagus gently until tender, certainly not mushy.
  • Put asparagus in bowl, and squeeze lemon half over the asparagus until fairly well-covered.
  • Salt, pepper, and/or butter are optional, but I like the dish as is.

BUTTERED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON AND PARMESAN



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Categories     Parmesan     Lemon     Asparagus     Kosher     Boil

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Kosher salt
2 pounds jumbo asparagus (about 16 spears), trimmed and peeled
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1-ounce block Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 lemon
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and salt it. Add the asparagus and cook until bright green and just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a serving plate.
  • Rub the butter all over the asparagus until melted. Using a Microplane or other fine grater, grate enough cheese to cover the asparagus in a single layer.
  • Using the same grater, zest a quarter of the lemon over the cheese. Grind black pepper over the zest and serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON AND PARMESAN BUTTER



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Make and share this Asparagus With Lemon and Parmesan Butter recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
1/2 small grated lemon, zest of, of
2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese
garlic salt
12 -16 asparagus spears
sea salt

Steps:

  • Mix together the butter, lemon zest and grated Parmesan and season with garlic salt.
  • Put to one side.
  • Snap the asparagus 2-4 cm/¾-1½in from the base of the stalks, the spears should naturally find their own breaking point.
  • If the asparagus is particularly thick, trim away any tough-looking pointy ears on the stalk, as these can have a bitter taste.
  • Place the asparagus in a wide saucepan or large, deep frying pan of rapidly boiling salted water, cook for 2-5 minutes depending on their thickness until just tender. Remove from the water with a slotted spoon and shake off any excess water.
  • Place on a warm plate and sit the flavoured butter on top. Turn the asparagus so the butter is melting and oozing over every spear, then sprinkle over some sea salt.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON-BUTTER HERB SAUCE



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I wanted to make a sauce for asparagus that would coat it with smooth, rich and tangy flavor. Not terrifically original, but darn tasty. Hubby loved it.

Provided by Pam Ellingson

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb asparagus, fresh, trimmed of tough ends
2 to 3 Tbsp butter, room temperature
1 large shallots
pinch salt and pepper
1/2 c chicken broth (divided use)
1 1/2 Tbsp italian flat leaf parsley chopped fine
1 1/2 tsp lemon thyme chopped fine
1 medium lemon
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
salt and/or extra lemon juice, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Wash and trim asparagus, set aside. Very finely chop the shallots,thyme and parsley. Melt butter in microwave safe casserole long enough to hold the asparagus, saute shallots on high for 30-45 seconds until translucent and softened. Add juice of half a lemon, salt, pepper, 1/2 c broth, stir and place prepared asparagus in the casserole. Cook covered on high in the microwave for 2 minutes. Uncover and stir, recover and microwave for another 1 or 2 minutes. (These times are variable, depending how large the asparagus stalks, and how soft or firm you like your dish.)
  • 2. Mix cornstarch into remaining broth Check firmness of asparagus and if done to your taste, remove from casserole and place on a shallow dish, If it needs a bit more cooking, leave in casserole. Add broth with cornstarch, lemon thyme and parsley, cook 1 to 2 more minutes until thickened. Replace asparagus in casserole if it was set aside to prevent overcooking. Stir gently to coat stalks, and add salt and pepper to taste. Squeeze on a little more lemon juice if desired. You can also sprinkle a bit of lemon zest over it if you like.
  • 3. Wonderful to serve with rice to catch the juices.

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON BUTTER CRUMBS



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From Delia Smiths Vegetarian Collection. I add garlic to this so it is mentioned as an optional ingredient. If you prefer you can pan roast the asparagus instead of steaming them. Meant as a starter but can easily be served as a side dish.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 lbs fresh asparagus
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 ounces butter
1 1/2 ounces fresh white breadcrumbs (about 2 slices bread, crusts removed)
1 garlic clove, crushed (optional)
1 finely grated lemon, zest of
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Wash the asparagus in cold water, then take each stalk in both hands and bend and snap off the woody end.
  • Arrange the asparagus stalks in a steamer and steam over simmering water for 5-6 minutes, or until they feel tender when tested with a skewer, being careful not to overcook them.
  • While the asparagus is cooking, heat 1 oz (25 g) of the butter in a frying pan, as soon as it is frothy, stir in the breadcrumbs, and garlic if using, and cook them, stirring constantly, until they're evenly browned and crispy.
  • Then tip the crumbs on to a plate, stir in the lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.
  • Now put the pan back on to the heat and add the remaining butter.
  • As soon as it is frothy, add the cooked asparagus and toss to coat them in the butter.
  • Sprinkle with the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the asparagus between warmed serving plates and sprinkle with the crumbs, serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.1, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 158.6, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.3, Protein 4.1

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON BROWNED BUTTER SAUCE



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Make and share this Asparagus With Lemon Browned Butter Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Veghead

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 bunches asparagus
1/3 cup butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon thyme
lemon zest, grated

Steps:

  • Snap off or trim ends from asparagus. Steam in a large pot of water or asparagus steamer for 3 to 5 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Drain and transfer to a medium bowl and keep warm. Melt butter in a medium skillet. cook over medium-high heat until butter just begins to brown and foam, being careful not to burn. Remove from heat and stir in garlic. Swirl pan several times, then stir in lemon juice and vinegar. Pour over hot asparagus and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to mix. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with thyme and lemon zest, optional.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.3, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 71.3, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 3

STEAMED ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound medium-thick asparagus, stalks peeled and trimmed
1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Pour about an inch of water into a large saucepan, and set up a collapsible steamer inside. Bring the water to boil, lay the asparagus in the steamer, cover, and steam until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a heated serving dish, drizzle with the olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with lemon and serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON AND BUTTER



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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Asparagus     Spring     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 pounds medium to large asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

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.

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