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Asparagus Tempura

Asparagus Tempura

3.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 to 2 inches of oil in a saucepan or deep fryer over medium-high heat.
  2. 2 Stir tempura mix and water together to make a loose batter.
  3. 3 Cut tough ends from the bottom of the asparagus spears. Dip into the batter, making sure spears are evenly coated.
  4. 4 Carefully add 5 to 6 asparagus spears to the hot oil. Fry until they float to the top, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drain on paper towels and season with sea salt. Repeat with remaining asparagus.

By LLawson

Asparagus Wrapped in Crisp Prosciutto

Asparagus Wrapped in Crisp Prosciutto

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and coat with olive oil.
  2. 2 Wrap one slice of prosciutto around each asparagus spear, starting at the bottom, and spiraling up to the tip. Place the wrapped spears on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove, and shake the pan back and forth to roll the spears over. Return to the oven until asparagus is tender and prosciutto is crisp, another 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

By Teresa Haider

Asparagus Beef Bundles

Asparagus Beef Bundles

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a pot of water to a boil. Drop asparagus into boiling water and cook for 2 minutes; drain. Immediately plunge asparagus into a bowl of iced water.
  2. 2 Mix cream cheese, horseradish, parsley, and chopped chives in a bowl. Lay thinly sliced beef onto a large sheet of waxed paper. Spread cream cheese mixture over each roast beef slice. Place one asparagus spear onto each slice so the tip overlaps an edge. Roll beef slice around the the asparagus. Secure by tying a chive around the wrapped asparagus.
  3. 3 Arrange rolls on a plate and cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

By BurntMuffin

Wrapped Asparagus

Wrapped Asparagus

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
8 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Combine lemon juice, olive oil and garlic in large bowl. Add asparagus; toss to coat. Place asparagus in baking pan.
  2. 2 Bake 8 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Let cool to room temperature (about 15 minutes).
  3. 3 Cut each prosciutto slice in half lengthwise. Spread each piece with about 1 teaspoon goat cheese. Wrap each slice in a spiral around each asparagus spear. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

By Margherita Meats

Asparagus Guacamole

Asparagus Guacamole

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the asparagus in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes, until tender but firm. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
  2. 2 Place the asparagus, salsa, cilantro, garlic, and green onions in a food processor or blender, and process to desired consistency. Refrigerate until chilled before serving.

By PEABOY

Chef John's Asparagus Tart

Chef John's Asparagus Tart

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
  2. 2 Lay puff pastry out on the prepared baking sheet. Fold edges up to create a 1/2-inch wide border. Prick inside base of dough completely with a fork.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until golden and puffed, about 10 minutes. Press puffed center down with the back of a fork to deflate.
  4. 4 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook uncovered until bright green, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Drain.
  5. 5 Stir mustard, creme fraiche, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl; spread into the bottom of the cooled tart shell. Lay asparagus spears, trimming as necessary to fit the tart shell, in the center of the tart on top of the mustard spread. Brush melted butter over the asparagus and crust and sprinkle Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the top.
  6. 6 Bake in the oven until pastry is browned and asparagus is tender, 10 to 12 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Asparagus Appetizers

Asparagus Appetizers

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Flatten bread slightly with a rolling pin. Place melted butter in a shallow bowl. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Stir cream cheese, blue cheese, and egg together in a bowl until well blended and creamy; spread a thin layer over each bread slice. Roll one asparagus spear inside each and fasten with a toothpick. Roll each asparagus wrap in melted butter to coat, then place onto the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Freeze asparagus wraps until somewhat firm and butter has hardened, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Remove from the freezer and discard toothpicks. Cut each wrap in half crosswise. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag and freeze until ready to use.

By DALEPFEFFER

Asparagus Roll Ups

Asparagus Roll Ups

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Grease a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Place bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
  4. 4 When bacon is cool, crumble and set aside in a bowl.
  5. 5 Place asparagus spears into a large skillet and pour in about 1 inch of water. Place over medium heat, cover the skillet, and simmer asparagus until bright green and slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Remove asparagus and set aside.
  6. 6 Place cream cheese and chives into the bowl with bacon and stir to evenly combine.
  7. 7 Roll each bread slice with a rolling pin on a work surface until the slices are thin and flat.
  8. 8 Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over each slice of bread.
  9. 9 Center 2 asparagus spears on a bread slice, and roll the slice around the asparagus into a tidy and compact cylinder. Place seam side down onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  10. 10 Brush each roll with melted butter and sprinkle each with about 1 1/2 teaspoon Parmesan cheese.
  11. 11 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown and hot, 10 to 12 minutes.

By luckoftheIrish

Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  2. 2 Combine olive oil and red pepper flakes. Place asparagus on a baking sheet and drizzle olive oil mixture over top; mix together with your hands to coat.
  3. 3 Cut each slice of prosciutto in half lengthwise. Wrap a strip of prosciutto around each asparagus spear, angling as you wrap to cover most of the asparagus. Arrange on the baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Broil in the preheated oven until prosciutto is sizzling and crispy and asparagus is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. 5 Transfer asparagus to a serving platter. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve immediately.

By A Day In the Kitchen

Quick-Pickled Spicy Asparagus

Quick-Pickled Spicy Asparagus

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
2960 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place trimmed asparagus in a quart-sized canning jar. Add garlic, pepper flakes, mustard seed, and peppercorns.
  2. 2 Combine vinegar, water, salt, and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Turn heat off.
  3. 3 Pour vinegar mixture over the asparagus. Screw on the lid and let sit until lid has sealed, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Place in the refrigerator until pickled, at least 2 days.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Stockton Asparagus Fries

Stockton Asparagus Fries

3.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat peanut oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix flour, beer, cornstarch, egg whites, baking powder, white pepper, baking soda, celery salt, and black pepper together in a bowl with a wire whisk to form the batter.
  3. 3 Dip asparagus spears individually in the batter and place carefully in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Dust fried asparagus with Parmesan cheese.

By Cathy Ales

Deep-Fried Asparagus

Deep-Fried Asparagus

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2 Whisk milk and eggs together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Stir biscuit mix, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper together in a separate bowl.
  4. 4 Dip asparagus into milk mixture.
  5. 5 Roll and coat asparagus in dry ingredient mixture. Repeat with a second layer for each asparagus.
  6. 6 Carefully place coated asparagus in the hot oil; fry until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes.

By cookinkatie

Fresh Asparagus Soup

Fresh Asparagus Soup

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place asparagus and onion in a saucepan with 1/2 cup vegetable broth. Bring the broth to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer until the vegetables are tender.
  2. 2 Reserve a few asparagus tips for garnish. Place remaining vegetable mixture in an electric blender and puree until smooth.
  3. 3 Melt butter in the pan that was used for simmering the asparagus and onions. Stir while sprinkling flour, salt, and pepper into the butter. Do not let the flour brown. Allow the mixture to cook only 2 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth and increase the heat. Continue stirring until the mixture comes to a boil.
  4. 4 Stir the vegetable puree and milk into the saucepan. Whisk yogurt into the mixture, followed by lemon juice. Stir until heated through, then ladle into bowls. Garnish with reserved asparagus tips. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

By Nanook

Muffin Pan Frittatas

Muffin Pan Frittatas

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus, green bell pepper, and onion; cook and stir until vegetables are softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Stir cooked vegetables and Cheddar cheese into egg mixture; spoon about 1/4 cup of mixture into each muffin cup.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until frittatas are set in the middle and lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

By OMARILYN

Rice, Asparagus and Cucumber Salad

Rice, Asparagus and Cucumber Salad

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring 1 ¾ cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add rice and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Fluff with fork; transfer to bowl. Cool.
  2. 2 Cook asparagus in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 1 minute. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Stir asparagus, cucumber, and green onions into rice. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until chilled.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, whisk chopped dill, oil, Dijon mustard, sugar, vinegar, and dry mustard together in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until chilled.
  4. 4 Pour vinaigrette over rice mixture; season with salt and black pepper and toss to combine. Line a large bowl with lettuce leaves; add rice mixture. Garnish with dill sprigs.

By Barrett

Ashley's Savory Summer Veggie Tarts

Ashley's Savory Summer Veggie Tarts

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bake the frozen pastry shells in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; remove and set aside.
  3. 3 Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Whisk together the condensed soup, milk, chile pepper, Worcestershire, hot sauce, salt and pepper in a saucepan over low heat.
  5. 5 Preheat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the garlic, onion, red pepper, and asparagus until tender. Stir the soup mixture in with the vegetables and spoon into the prepared pastry shells. Sprinkle with cheese.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes before garnishing with parsley to serve.

By MISSTHIS

Spring Herb Hummus Vegetable Garden

Spring Herb Hummus Vegetable Garden

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend chickpeas, tahini, water, lemon zest, lemon juice, basil, parsley, chives, mint, garlic, and salt in a blender until smooth. Spread hummus in a 2-inch deep baking dish.
  2. 2 Arrange carrots, sugar snap peas, asparagus, radishes, and celery in neat rows in the hummus to resemble a garden.

By Ashley Baron Rodriguez

Grilled Asian Asparagus

Grilled Asian Asparagus

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place asparagus and hoisin sauce into a resealable plastic bag and shake several times to coat asparagus with sauce. Allow to stand at least 30 minutes. For best flavor, refrigerate and marinate overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Remove asparagus from bag and shake off excess hoisin sauce; lay asparagus spears onto the grill and cook, turning every 1 to 2 minutes, until all sides of the spears show grill marks and hoisin sauce has caramelized onto the asparagus, 4 to 6 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer asparagus to a serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.

By yorkc39

Asian Asparagus Salad with Pecans

Asian Asparagus Salad with Pecans

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
1465 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil, and cook the asparagus until tender but crisp. Drain, and briefly immerse in cold water.
  2. 2 In a large, resealable plastic bag, mix the rice vinegar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Seal the asparagus in the bag. Marinate 24 hours in the refrigerator. Sprinkle the marinated asparagus with pecans and green onion to serve.

By RUBY-MAMA

Sichuan Asparagus

Sichuan Asparagus

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add asparagus and cook uncovered for 1 minute. Drain in a colander; run under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  2. 2 Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, rice wine vinegar, sambal oelek, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger paste together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add soy sauce mixture; cook until thickened, about 3 minutes. Off heat; stir in asparagus.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Fresh Asparagus, Tomato, and Feta Salad

Fresh Asparagus, Tomato, and Feta Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together rice vinegar, olive oil, sugar, sea salt, and sesame oil in the bottom of a salad bowl until dressing is well blended.
  2. 2 Add asparagus, feta, tomato, green onion, and cilantro to dressing in the bowl; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

By Locally Grown

Curry Stir-Fry

Curry Stir-Fry

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir curry powder, cumin, salt, and pepper into onion mixture. Add asparagus and broccoli to the skillet, pour water over vegetables, and cook until slightly tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir shrimp into vegetable mixture; cook and stir until they are bright pink outside and no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes.

By kellewic

Tasty Low-Carb Egg and Vegetable Saute

Tasty Low-Carb Egg and Vegetable Saute

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Saute asparagus, shallot, green pepper, and Chinese okra until shallot is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, white pepper, chile powder, and cumin. Cook and stir until spices smell toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour eggs into the pan; cook until edges start to dry, about 2 minutes. Flip mixture over and cook until set, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle Thai basil on top.

By ub40swaz

Air-Fryer Tempura Veggies

Air-Fryer Tempura Veggies

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Whisk eggs and water together in another shallow dish. Stir panko and oil together in a third shallow dish.
  3. 3 Sprinkle green beans, asparagus, red onion, sweet pepper, avocado, and zucchini with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; dip in flour mixture, then in egg mixture, and finally in panko mixture to coat.
  4. 4 Arrange half of the vegetables in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook until golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with additional salt, if desired. Transfer vegetables to oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining vegetables.

By Juliana Hale

Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry

Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sprinkle chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning.
  2. 2 Whisk chicken broth, cornstarch, and 3 teaspoons soy sauce together in a bowl until completely blended.
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a deep frying pan or wok over high heat. Cook and stir chicken in hot oil until cooked through, 6 to 10 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and drain any accumulated liquids.
  4. 4 Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the frying pan or wok over high heat. Stir-fry cabbage, snap peas, asparagus, celery, red bell pepper, green onions, and bamboo shoots for 1 minute. Stir in 1 teaspoon soy sauce. Continue cooking until vegetables are tender but still crisp, about 3 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir chicken into cabbage mixture. Pour chicken broth mixture over chicken mixture, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low; add cashews and cook until heated through, 1 minute. Sprinkle with paprika.

By Sweet B

Essanaye's Sesame Beef Stir Fry

Essanaye's Sesame Beef Stir Fry

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
520 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk soy sauce, sugar, rice wine vinegar, garlic, and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add beef, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal bag. Marinate beef in the refrigerator overnight.
  2. 2 Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir beef and marinade until beef is well-browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in asparagus, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, and green onions; cook and stir until vegetables begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cashews and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; continue cooking until vegetables are tender, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  3. 3 Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl; stir into beef stir fry until sauce is thickened, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sesame seeds.

By Essanaye

Bok Choy and Asparagus Stir-Fry

Bok Choy and Asparagus Stir-Fry

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water and cornstarch together in a saucepan to desired thickness. Add beef broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and let sauce simmer until thickened while you cook the vegetables, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan. Add asparagus, onion, and garlic; cook until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add bok choy and zucchini; cook until still slightly crispy, about 5 minutes more. Stir sauce into vegetables and top with sesame seeds.

By Tanya S.

Spicy Cajun Asparagus

Spicy Cajun Asparagus

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Snap asparagus spears at the tender part of the stalk. Arrange spears in one layer on a baking sheet. Spray lightly with nonstick spray; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.

By MSLILLY

John's Raspberry Asparagus

John's Raspberry Asparagus

3.8

Prep
3 min
Cook
7 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the asparagus in a steamer basket, and set over about 1 inch of boiling water. Cover, and steam for 5 to 8 minutes, or until tender and bright green.
  2. 2 In a small saucepan, stir together the yogurt and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until warmed.
  3. 3 Place steamed asparagus onto serving plates, and spoon the sauce over, or serve sauce separately.

By Allrecipes Member

Easy Ginger Asparagus

Easy Ginger Asparagus

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Place asparagus on a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil large enough to wrap completely around asparagus; drizzle with oil and top with ginger. Seal foil into a packet.
  3. 3 Cook on the preheated grill about 5 minutes. Flip packet; cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes more (longer if you prefer well-done asparagus).

By Trish