Asparagus With Dill Butter Recipes

ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, bring water and salt to a boil; add the asparagus. Cover and cook over medium heat until crisp-tender, about 6-8 minutes; drain. Transfer to a serving platter and keep warm. In the same skillet over low heat, stir cream cheese and milk until smooth. Stir in dill, garlic salt and pepper. Pour over asparagus.

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON, DILL BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Clean and snap off the woody ends of the asparagus.
• In a large skillet add olive oil and butter and melt.
• Add dill, asparagus and lemon juice and saute 15 minutes until asparagus is done but still has a crispness to it.

DILL BUTTER FOR ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine softened butter, dill and lemon juice; mix well until blended.
• Place on a piece of plastic wrap and shape into a long log, if necessary, refrigerate butter until firm enough to shape into a roll).
• Refrigerate the butter mixture until firm, at least one and a half hours or up to 2 weeks.
• Steam or boil asparagus (any amount) until crisp-tender; drain and place on a platter.
• Slice cold butter log about 1/4-inch thick, and place on asparagus.
• **NOTE** To steam asparagus (this is my favorite way!) Place 1 pound of asparagus (or any amount desired) and two tablespoons or any amount of dill butter over the veggies.
• Bring long edges of foil together, and fold over to seal.
• Crimp ends tightly.
• Place the "packet" on a baking sheet at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
• This can be done on an outdoor grill also.
• Carefully open foil to let steam escape.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• This method may be done with any veggies.
• Absolutely delicious!

GRILLED SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS WITH DILL BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat grill.
• Thaw shrimp (if frozen), peel and devein shrmp, removing tails if desired.
• Rinse shrimp and pat dry with paper towels, set aside.
• Snap off and discard woody bases from asparagus.
• Cut asparagus diagonally into 2-inch pieces.
• In a small bowl, stir together the butter, dill, wine, lemon zest, salt and pepper; set aside.
• Fold a 36x18-inch piece of heavy duty foil in half to make an 18-inch square.
• Place shrimp, asparagus, and leek in center of foil and top with dill butter mixture.
• Bring up opposite edges of foil and seal with a double fold.
• Fold remaining edges together to completely enclose shrimp mixture, leaving space for steam to build.
• Grill covered over medium heat 15 minutes or until shrimp are opaque, turning packet once.
• Serve over pasta or rice, drizzle with juices from foil packet.

ASPARAGUS WITH MUSTARD DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook asparagus in boiling salted water until crispy tender, drain, rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process, drain again and pat dry with paper towels.
• Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients.
• Place asparagus on a serving plate, spoon some of the sauce across the middle of the asparagus and pass the rest.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Trim tough ends from asparagus.
• On a rimmed baking sheet, toss asparagus with olive oil; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Spread in an even layer. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Roast until asparagus is tender and cheese is melted, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BUTTERED ALMONDS, CAPERS AND DILL

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit/220 degrees Celsius. Line a baking sheet (baking tray) with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl or on a work surface, use your hands or tongs to toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon oil, a generous pinch of salt and a good grind of pepper. Arrange asparagus in the paper-lined pan, spaced well apart, and roast, shaking the pan occasionally, until asparagus is soft and starting to brown in places, 8 to 12 minutes, depending on thickness. Remove from oven and set aside in the pan.
• In a small or medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until foamy. Add almonds and fry, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes (reduce heat as needed to prevent scorching). Pour almonds and butter evenly over asparagus.
• Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan and heat over high heat. Once hot, add the capers and fry, stirring continuously, until they have opened up and become crisp, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, remove capers from the oil and sprinkle over the asparagus. Add dill. Using tongs or two spoons, mix gently to combine, transfer to a large plate and serve warm.

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON BUTTER

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.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON AND DILL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• In a shallow dish, toss the asparagus, olive oil and salt and pepper together.
• Lay the asparagus in one level layer.
• Place in oven and roast, uncovered for approximately 10 minutes, or until the asparagus is just tender.
• Transfer to a serving plate.
• Whisk the lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, olive oil and honey together in a small bowl.
• Top the asparagus with some of the dressing and keep the rest on the side.

BUTTER-BRAISED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Snap off and discard the tough bottoms of the asparagus spears. If using large, thick asparagus, peel the lower ends with a vegetable peeler.
• Put butter in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus in one layer and season with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 cup water, cover, and bring to a simmer. Cook until the asparagus is firm-tender, about 3 minutes. Take care not to overcook them; they should still be bright green. (They will continue to cook a bit once the heat is off.) Remove the asparagus from the pan and place on a serving platter.
• Turn heat to high and simmer briskly until most of the liquid has evaporated, a minute or so. Add lemon juice and zest to the buttery juices. Turn off heat and stir in chives, parsley, tarragon and dill, if using. Check seasoning. Spoon the sauce over the asparagus, garnish with a few herb leaves, and serve.

ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOMS IN LEMON-THYME BUTTER

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute asparagus and mushrooms in butter and oil until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients.