Simply Steamed Asparagus Recipes

Steps:

• Place water in the bottom half of a steamer pan set. Add salt and butter, and bring to a boil.
• Trim the dry ends off of the asparagus. If the spears are thick, peel them lightly with a vegetable peeler. Place them in the top half of the steamer pan set. Steam for 5 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness of the asparagus, or until asparagus is tender.

Steps:

• Pour about 1-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 to 5 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.
• Cook's Note: You may finish the asparagus with the grated zest of a small lemon, a tablespoon of unsalted butter, and a teaspoon of minced flat-leaf parsley leaves, instead of the oil.
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Steps:

• Peel the bottoms of 2 bunches thick asparagus. Snap off the ends; discard. Cook in a steamer basket set in a pot of simmering water, covered, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add 1/2 minced shallot and cook until soft. Remove from the heat and whisk in 3 tablespoons diced cold butter; add 2 teaspoons soy sauce. Pour over the asparagus. Season with pepper.

Steps:

• Place a steamer basket in a large pot filled with 1 inch water. Bring to a boil. Add 1 pound trimmed asparagus, cover, and cook until crisp-tender, 2 to 6 minutes.

Steps:

• Set up a steamer, fill the bottom with water and bring to a boil. If the asparagus are very thick, peel them. Start about 2-inch down from the tip of the stalk and peel. It is not necessary to peel thin asparagus. Cut the asparagus to fit into your steamer basket. Cover and steam until the asparagus are bright green and tender, but still somewhat crisp, about 6 to 8 minutes for thick asparagus and 3 to 5 minutes for thin asparagus. Remove from the steamer and season with salt and pepper.

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a microwave-safe dish. Pour in wine, and dot with pieces of butter.
• Cover loosely, and cook in the microwave on High for 3 minutes, or until bright green and tender. Allow the dish to stand 5 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a steamer basket set over boiling water. Steam, covered, until easily pierced with a sharp knife, 2 to 6 minutes.
• Toss with butter, salt, and a pinch of pepper.

Steps:

• Clean fresh Asparagus and snap off wooden ends. Discard wooden ends or use in another recipe.
• Place water in bottom of steamer.
• In steamer basket lay the Asparagus with tips pointing towards the outer edge of basket.
• Mist Asparagus with olive oil or drizzle lightly with olive oil.
• Sprinkle with seasoned salt. I usually eyeball this, but it is around 1/2 teaspoon.
• Place in Microwave. Microwave on high 2 to 3 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes.
• Enjoy.

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Toss asparagus and sesame oil together in a bowl until asparagus is completely coated. Season with coarse salt.
• Cook asparagus on the preheated grill, turning every 2 minutes, until browned and tender yet still crisp to the bite, about 8 minutes.

Steps:

• Combine the lemon juice, olive oil and water in a large pot and bring to a simmer. Place the asparagus in a steamer basket over the liquid. Cover and simmer until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Place the asparagus on a clean towel and pat dry. To serve, stand the asparagus up in 1 or 2 glasses.

Steps:

• Take each spear of asparagus and break it towards the end, wherever it naturally snaps, to remove woody ends. Place asparagus in a microwave-safe glass container with a lid. Pour in water.
• Roll lemon on a flat work surface to release the juices; slice in half. Squeeze each half over the asparagus. Sprinkle with pepper and garlic powder.
• Cover container and place in the microwave. Cook on high until tender-crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Hold both ends of a stalk of asparagus and bend it until it snaps. Then use a knife to trim the remainder of the bunch to match. Discard the trimmed stems.
• Pour about an inch of water into a skillet or wok and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Put the asparagus in a steamer basket and season with salt. Set the steamer basket over the boiling water and cook until tender, 4 to 6 minutes depending on the thickness. Transfer the asparagus to a plate and serve.

Steps:

• Rinse asparagus and break off tough woody stems. Steam for 7 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness of spear.

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy small skillet over low heat. Add shallots and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Pour into medium bowl. Add remaining 6 tablespoons butter, parsley, lemon juice and lemon peel to shallot mixture and whisk to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Steam asparagus until crisp-tender. Set aside.
• Place butter mixture in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add almonds and cook until butter browns, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Add asparagus and stir until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper; divide among plates and serve.

Steps:

• Trim and peel tough ends of asparagus stalks. Fill a large saute pan with 1/2 inch cold water; bring to a boil over high heat.
• Place asparagus in saute pan, working in batches if necessary, and cover tightly with a lid or foil. Let steam until asparagus is tender and slightly limp, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter; drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Serve.

Steps:

• Lay asparagus spears out on a heavy sheet pan. Drizzle olive oil over the spears and sprinkle salt and pepper. Place in a 400 degree oven for fifteen minutes.

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.

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.