Boiled Asparagus Recipes

HOW TO COOK ASPARAGUS ON THE STOVE

Steps:

• Prep the asparagus: Snap or cut off any woody bottoms of the asparagus spears. If working with medium sized or large asparagus, if you want (for a fancy presentation) you can use a vegetable peeler to peel the outside of the lower inch or two of the asparagus.
• Heat water in a large skillet: Fill a large, wide skillet with about 3/4-inch of water. Add salt. Add the cut garlic and lemon peel if using. Bring the water to a boil on high heat.
• Boil the asparagus: Add the asparagus in an even layer. If the water doesn't cover the asparagus, cover the pan. If using thin asparagus, cook only for 1 to 2 minutes. Medium asparagus, 5 minutes. Large asparagus 6 to 7 minutes.
• Rinse with cool water: Rinse briefly with cold water to stop the cooking and then transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil or butter to serve.

BROILED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Snap off the ends of 2 bunches thin asparagus; discard. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Broil until slightly charred, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a platter and drizzle with red wine vinegar and olive oil. Top with shaved asiago.

BOILED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Bring 1 inch salted water to a boil in a large skillet. Add asparagus in one layer. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes for medium and 7 minutes for jumbo. Drain, and transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and top with a pat of butter.

ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE WITH HARD-BOILED EGGS

Steps:

• To Make White Sauce: Melt butter in a small skillet over medium low heat; stir in flour, then milk. Cook until thickened and season with salt and pepper.
• Spread 1/2 of the browned bread crumbs in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Add layers of asparagus and chopped egg, alternately. Pour White Sauce over all and top with remaining bread crumbs.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

BROILED ASPARAGUS PARMESAN

Steps:

• Place asparagus and water in 8x8 inch microwave-safe dish and cover.
• Heat in microwave on high until tender, 6 to 7 minutes.
• Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
• Remove asparagus from dish and place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Squeeze lemon wedge into melted butter and drizzle over asparagus.
• Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and ground white pepper over asparagus.
• Place under broiler until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.

BLANCHED ASPARAGUS

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.

EASY BROILED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Rinse the asparagus spears.
• Snap off the tough ends of the spears.
• Place the asparagus in a shallow metal or ceramic pan.
• Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus.
• Sprinkle sea salt or kosher salt over the asparagus.
• Grind fresh black pepper over the asparagus.
• Shake the pan back and forth to distribute the olive oil, salt and black pepper over the asparagus.
• Plan on the oven rack about 6 inches under the broiler.
• Broil for 11 minutes, or until the asparagus has a nice broiled char to them.
• Serve immediately. Enjoy!