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Pickled Asparagus

Pickled Asparagus

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Trim the cut end of asparagus spears; slice them into 3-inch lengths. Place in a large bowl with 1/3 cup salt. Pour in water to cover asparagus; let stand for 2 hours. Drain and rinse under cool water, and pat dry.
  3. 3 Sterilize two pint-sized wide mouth jars in simmering water for 5 minutes. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine vinegar, sugar, onion, dill seed, 1 teaspoon salt, and mustard seed. Bring to a boil and simmer for one minute.
  4. 4 Pack asparagus spears, tips up, in the hot jars leaving 1/2 inch of space from the rim. Tuck one dill sprig into each jar; sprinkle in 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Pour hot pickling liquid into the jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the rim. Wipe rims with a clean damp cloth and seal with lids.
  5. 5 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Cool jars to room temperature. Check seals when cool by pressing the center of the lid. It should not move. Label and date; store in a cool dark place. If any jars have not sealed properly, refrigerate and eat within two weeks.
  7. 7 Enjoy!

By Behr

Roasted White Asparagus with Herbes de Provence

Roasted White Asparagus with Herbes de Provence

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Arrange asparagus in a casserole dish; brush with olive oil. Sprinkle herbes de Provence, salt, and black pepper over asparagus.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

By Howard

French Shrimp Salad

French Shrimp Salad

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook asparagus in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender. Cool under cold water. Reserve 6 stalks; cut remaining stalks into 1-inch pieces.
  2. 2 Reserve 6 shrimp; dice remaining shrimp. Combine chopped asparagus and diced shrimp in a bowl; gently stir in mayonnaise and lemon juice.
  3. 3 Marinate artichoke hearts in 1 cup French dressing in a separate bowl.
  4. 4 Place shrimp salad in an attractive shallow bowl. Garnish with eggs; arrange reserved 6 asparagus spears on top to resemble the spokes of a wheel.
  5. 5 Drain artichoke hearts; discard dressing. Dollop each artichoke heart with mayonnaise, then top with 1 shrimp and 1 sprig parsley. Arrange artichokes around salad.

By Inga

Chef John's Salmon in Parchment

Chef John's Salmon in Parchment

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Fold two pieces of parchment paper in half; cut a half-circle starting at each crease. You should have two heart-shaped pieces of parchment when unfolded. Coat both sides of each parchment heart with olive oil.
  3. 3 Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
  4. 4 While potatoes simmering, bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus, and cook uncovered until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the asparagus is cold, drain well, and set aside.
  5. 5 Place 1 salmon fillet, half the asparagus, and half the potatoes in the middle of one side of one prepared parchment paper heart. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Fold other half of paper heart over; seal parchment edge by making overlapping folds around the edge. At the end, fold the last crease in the opposite direction of the rest to ensure it seals. Repeat with the second piece of prepared parchment and remaining ingredients. Place pouches on a baking sheet.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes before cutting parchment open. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork.

By John Mitzewich

Chef John's Asparagus Souffle

Chef John's Asparagus Souffle

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook asparagus in a saucepan of boiling water until bright green but still crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer asparagus to ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Whisk milk into butter-flour mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
  4. 4 Place milk mixture, garlic, and asparagus in a blender and puree until smooth.
  5. 5 Pour asparagus mixture into a large bowl; stir in egg yolks and Cheddar cheese.
  6. 6 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
  7. 7 Generously butter 4 (6-ounce) ramekins
  8. 8 Beat egg whites in a large glass or metal mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak
  9. 9 Stir half of egg whites into asparagus cheese mixture until just combined. Gently fold remaining egg whites into mixture.
  10. 10 Fill prepared ramekins about 3/4 full and place on a baking sheet; bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes

By John Mitzewich

Carly's Salmon En Papillote (In Paper)

Carly's Salmon En Papillote (In Paper)

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Rinse salmon fillets in cold water, place onto a plate, and squeeze a lemon over the salmon. Sprinkle fillets with salt and black pepper.
  3. 3 Fold a piece of parchment paper in half crosswise, and center a salmon fillet on one side of the paper. Place 1 or 2 lemon slices on top of the salmon, and surround with 2 cut-up asparagus spears. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of green onion over the lemon slices, and fold the parchment paper over the salmon. Fold the edges of the paper over several times, all around the open edges, to seal the salmon into a parchment paper envelope. (Do not tape the parchment paper closed.) Place the sealed envelopes onto a baking sheet, and brush the tops of each packet with about 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the asparagus is tender and the salmon is opaque and slightly flaky, 20 to 25 minutes. To serve, place a packet onto a plate, and cut open the paper to release the aroma.

By carly

Poulet aigu de Tarragon

Poulet aigu de Tarragon

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rub the chicken breast halves with salt and chopped ginger. Watch the ginger, you just want to flavor the meat, but not overpower the sauce. Discard the ginger. Lightly coat the chicken in flour.
  2. 2 Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken in the hot oil skin side first. Chicken should be about 3/4 cooked but the skin should be browned and crisp. Remove from pan and set aside.
  3. 3 Heat remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil in the skillet, and saute chopped onion until soft and translucent. Use the chicken broth to deglaze the pan. Stir in the cream and sour cream. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until the mixture has reduced by 1/4. Stir in the white wine until well blended.
  4. 4 Add the tarragon to the pan, and place chicken breasts on top of tarragon. Cook over low heat, spooning sauce over chicken, until the sauce has become very thick, the chicken is no longer pink, and its juices run clear.
  5. 5 Heat one inch of lightly salted water to boiling in a large saucepan. Cut one inch off of the bottom of the asparagus stems. Place asparagus into the pan, cover and steam for 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender but still bright green. Remove from heat, and drain.
  6. 6 To serve, place 4 asparagus spears onto each plate with all of the tips facing the same direction. Place one chicken breast skin side up onto each plate so that it covers the stems of the asparagus, but the tips are exposed. Squeeze lemon over the asparagus. Spoon sauce over the chicken, and to the side of the asparagus.

By Andy Toh

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

The Best Steamed Asparagus

The Best Steamed Asparagus

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place asparagus in a microwave-safe dish. Pour in wine and dot with butter.
  2. 2 Cover loosely and cook in the microwave on high until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving.

By JOHN KARST

Air Fryer Asparagus Tots

Air Fryer Asparagus Tots

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil asparagus for 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and let cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine asparagus, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Knead mixture with your hands until it is the consistency of dough. Form 1 tablespoon of the mixture into a tot. Place on a plate. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Freeze tots for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  4. 4 Spray the basket of the air fryer with nonstick cooking spray. Place tots in the basket and spray the tops with cooking spray. Fry for 10 minutes, shaking halfway through the cook time.

By Soup Loving Nicole

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

Simply Steamed Asparagus

Simply Steamed Asparagus

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place 3 cups water in the bottom half of a steamer pan set. Add butter and salt and bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Trim dry ends off of asparagus. If spears are thick, peel them lightly with a vegetable peeler.
  4. 4 Place asparagus spears in the top half of the steamer pan set. Steam until asparagus is tender, 5 to 10 minutes depending on thickness.
  5. 5 Serve and enjoy!

By KIMIRAEJ

Quick and Easy Baked Asparagus

Quick and Easy Baked Asparagus

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread asparagus out on a baking sheet and coat with olive oil. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and black pepper evenly.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until desired crispness, about 15 minutes.

By Case31

"Everything" Seasoning Air Fryer Asparagus

"Everything" Seasoning Air Fryer Asparagus

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse and trim asparagus, cutting off any woody ends. Place asparagus on a plate and drizzle with olive oil. Toss with bagel seasoning until evenly combined. Place asparagus in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Work in batches if needed.
  2. 2 Heat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  3. 3 Air fry until slightly soft, tossing with tongs halfway through, 5 to 6 minutes. Taste and season with salt if needed. Serve with lemon wedges.

By France Cevallos

Asparagus With Toasted Seeds

Asparagus With Toasted Seeds

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place asparagus in microwave-proof dish and add 2 tablespoons water. Cook on high until tender, about 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat sesame oil and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and cook for 1 minute, tossing to coat with the oil. Add pumpkin and sesame seeds and cook for 1 more minute.

By Bren

Asparagus with Brie

Asparagus with Brie

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place asparagus in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still crisp, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain and place in a shallow baking dish.
  3. 3 Lay cheese slices over asparagus. In a small bowl combine melted butter, bread crumbs and sesame seeds. Sprinkle over cheese.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes.
  5. 5 Increase oven to broil. Broil just until breadcrumbs are golden brown.

By Vicki

Cold Asparagus with Prosciutto and Lemon

Cold Asparagus with Prosciutto and Lemon

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook asparagus in boiling water until tender but still crisp, about 4 minutes. Quickly drain asparagus and plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking and maintain the bright green color. Drain again and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. 2 Separate asparagus into 5 small bundles and wrap each one with a prosciutto slice. Sprinkle each bundle with lemon juice and zest.

By Lisa K

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread prosciutto slices with Neufchatel cheese. Wrap slices around 2 or 3 asparagus spears. Arrange wrapped spears in a single layer on a medium baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until asparagus is tender.

By Trish

Instant Pot Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

Instant Pot Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bundle together 3 asparagus spears, or 5 spears if they are slender. Wrap 1 prosciutto slice around each asparagus bundle, catching the beginning edge of the prosciutto around one spear of asparagus.
  2. 2 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Melt butter. Place prosciutto-wrapped asparagus bundles seam-side down into the Instant Pot and saute until prosciutto is lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Turn bundles over and cook until prosciutto is browned, 2 more minutes. Turn bundles over the rest, seam-side down. Pour chicken broth into pot. Select steam pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Serve immediately.

By thedailygourmet

Stir-Fried Sesame Asparagus

Stir-Fried Sesame Asparagus

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Lightly cook the asparagus into the boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge the asparagus into a bowl of ice water until the asparagus is cool; drain and pat dry.
  2. 2 Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer to a dish and set aside to cool.
  3. 3 Heat the peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and asparagus to the skillet, season with salt and cook until the ginger is fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; toss with the sesame oil and sesame seeds to serve.

By Rhonda Holtz Hill

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

Pan-Fried Asparagus with Onions

Pan-Fried Asparagus with Onions

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2 Cook and stir asparagus in melted butter until bright green, but still firm, 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir 1 tablespoon butter and onion into asparagus; sprinkle with onion salt.
  4. 4 Cook and stir until onion is slightly browned and asparagus are tender, 3 to 5 minutes.

By Laurie Brenner

Air Fryer Honey-Sriracha Asparagus

Air Fryer Honey-Sriracha Asparagus

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
3 min
Total
18 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk honey, Sriracha, and water together in a long flat dish until smooth. Drop asparagus spears into the dish and roll to coat with sauce. Let sit while you preheat the air fryer.
  2. 2 Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Place asparagus in the air fryer basket and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Baked Asparagus

Baked Asparagus

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread out asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Roll asparagus back and forth until evenly coated with oil.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until asparagus is lightly browned and easily pierced with a knife, 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the thickness of asparagus. Flip asparagus. Season with salt and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Continue baking until balsamic vinegar starts to caramelize, about 1 minute more.

By Toi

Smithfield Holiday Ham

Smithfield Holiday Ham

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack into the lined roasting pan.
  2. 2 Place ham fat-side up on the rack in the prepared roasting pan. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes per pound of ham, 60 to 90 minutes.
  4. 4 Glaze according to directions.
  5. 5 Garnish with grilled or roasted asparagus, strawberries, and blueberries.

By Smithfield®

Grilled Asparagus

Grilled Asparagus

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Lightly coat the asparagus spears with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. 4 Cook asparagus on the preheated grill, turning often until lightly charred and fork-tender about 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Serve hot and enjoy!

By Allrecipes Member

Roasted Asparagus with Sea Salt and Parmesan

Roasted Asparagus with Sea Salt and Parmesan

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place asparagus pieces in large bowl. Add Parmesan cheese, butter, garlic, black pepper, Diamond Crystal® Coarse Sea Salt, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Toss to coat evenly.
  3. 3 Transfer asparagus to baking dish in a single layer. Bake until asparagus is tender and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.

By Diamond Crystal Salt

Simple Smoked Asparagus

Simple Smoked Asparagus

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Add wood chips according to manufacturer's directions.
  2. 2 Place asparagus inside a disposable foil pan. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
  3. 3 Place the pan on the smoker rack and cook in the preheated smoker for 30 minutes.

By Soup Loving Nicole