Simple but tasty asparagus recipe?

Question

I'm having some trouble with tonights dinner. The Asparagus part because I literally have no spices I have Balsamic Vinaigrette Lemon and Salt & Pepper oh and I have some Garlic salt ...

I want to make the Asparagus so it stays crispy and crunchy but it needs to taste good.

Somebody help me...

btw I do NOT have a grill.

Answer 1

My favorite recipe is very simple.

Asparagus, olive oil, kosher salt and black pepper. Toss them all together and throw them in a screaming hot oven (450 or so). Or throw them on the grill. They won't take long - especially if you are using skinny stalks.

Enjoy!

Answer 2

Steam the asparagus. (You need a steamer for this.)
If you don't have a steamer, bring a pot of water up to a boil add salt.
Chuck the asparagus in and bring it back to a boil again. Depending on it's size (thickness) it can take anywhere between 30secs - 2 mins. Stand by with a fork if you want to make sure it stays crunchy and yummy. Check every 30secs or so. As soon as your fork can pierce it easily, immediately turn off the flame, drain and plunge into cold water.
Warm your vinegarette, add some salt and pepper. Toss your asparagus in it.
Alternatively, chop up garlic (or use garlice salt), heat up some olive oil, stir the garlic through till it's fragant (30secs), turn off heat and toss your asparagus in the pan.

Serve.

Answer 3

No spices at all??

The simplest asparagus recipe I have will convert even the most jaded vegetable hater.

1 bunch asparagus
3 TBS butter
3 TBS lemon juice (1/2 to 1 lemon, squeezed)
dash cinnamon (I guess you could skip this if you don't have any... but who doesn't have cinnamon?)

Wash the asparagus. Trim off the woody ends and discard. Cut off the tips and set aside.

Melt the butter and add the lemon juice and the cinnamon.

Place the stems in a colander and steam over a pot of boiling water for six to eight minutes. Then add the tips and steam another three to five minutes.

Remove the asparagus and place in a bowl. Add the lemon-butter mixture, and toss to coat.

MMMMMM, mmmmmm, GOOD!

Answer 4

Boil the asparagus for about 5 minutes or until tender. [test with a fork.] Then make a pepper cream butter sauce for the asparagas with adding in a pan on low heat some milk- about 1/2 to 3/4 cups and some salt and pepper to tast. Also 3 tbs of butter. stir until creamy and smooth. Pour over asparagus and serve with chicken and patatoes! Fast and simple! Hope I helped! :)

Answer 5

Steam or boil the asparagus in a water must cover sparagus with water with a little oil to keep the green color, Sauce: 1 cup of milk, or water, your choice 1 egg mix with the liquid when is cold, ad 1/2 tsp flour or corn starch, after mixing well transfer on low fire stir non stop, to not have lumps as soon as it starts getting tick, take off the fire ad salt and pepper, poor the sauce over asparagus and serve, this recipes serves in fine french restaurants. enjoy

Answer 6

Pan Fried Asparagus

1/4 cup butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp coarse salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced (I added more)
1/2 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

Melt butter in skillet over med-hi heat. Stir in olive oil, salt and pepper. Cook garlic in butter for a minute but do not brown. Add asparagus and cook for 10 minutes, turning asparagus to ensure even cooking.
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Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
Serves 4

2 bunches asparagus (1½ lbs.), washed and ends snapped off
1½ Tbsp. olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (omit if you don't have any)

Preheat oven to 450ºF. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss asparagus with olive oil. Season with S&P to taste. Arrange in an even layer on pan, and sprinkle w/ parmesan cheese. Roast until asparagus is tender and cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. Serve immediately.

--Everyday FOOD

Answer 7

I like to heat some olive oil in a fry pan and fry it. after about two minutes add 1/2 tbsp of minced garlic and a dash of salt and fry for another five minutes.

Answer 8

Is this too simple?

Steam the asparagus. Pour melted butter on top. Season.

If you want it crispier, steam it for a shorter period.

Answer 9

I always steam my asparagus.