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Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• cajun seasoning

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

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• pickled ginger
• olive oil

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

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• white wine
• butter

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

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• butter
• salt

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

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• prosciutto
• lemon juice
• lemon zest

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

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• prosciutto
• butter
• chicken broth

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

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• olive oil
• salt
• balsamic vinegar

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

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• ham
• strawberry
• blueberry

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®

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• olive oil
• salt
• pepper

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

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper

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

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• cream of mushroom soup
• egg
• cracker
• cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
2. 2 Layer 1 ½ cans of asparagus in the prepared casserole dish. Top with 1 can mushroom soup, ½ of the sliced hard-boiled eggs, and 1 cup of crushed crackers. Repeat layers with remaining asparagus, soup, sliced eggs, and crackers.
3. 3 Cover and bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove cover and top with shredded cheese. Cover and bake an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

By Peggy

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• butter
• almond
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus; cook and stir about 3 minutes. Stir in almonds and Parmesan; cook until cheese slightly browned, about 3 to 5 minutes.

By BRENOLA

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• cooking spray
• parmesan cheese
• garlic salt

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. 2 Lightly spray asparagus with cooking spray; place onto the prepared baking sheet.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 12 minutes, flipping spears halfway through.
4. 4 Meanwhile, mix Parmesan cheese and garlic salt together in a small bowl.
5. 5 Remove asparagus from the oven and sprinkle Parmesan mixture over top.

By Roberta Spaller Zerkovich

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• water
• olive oil
• parmesan cheese
• grape tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Add asparagus and water to a 10-inch skillet over medium heat; cover. Steam asparagus until tender, about 10 minutes; drain.
2. 2 Return asparagus in skillet to heat; reduce heat to low. Drizzle asparagus with olive oil; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Add grape tomatoes to the skillet; cover and allow to sit, covered, until cheese melts and tomatoes are slightly steamed, about 2 minutes.

By CariCooks

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• salt
• olive oil
• orange juice
• orange zest

Instructions

1. 1 Toss asparagus with salt. Arrange in a large (12-inch) skillet with a lid. Add oil and juice to skillet and cover. (The asparagus can be set up a few hours ahead.)
2. 2 About 10 minutes before serving time, turn burner on high. When asparagus starts to steam, set timer for 4 minutes. Cook until tender, checking at 4 minutes with the tip of a sharp knife.
3. 3 Transfer cooked asparagus to a serving dish. Add optional orange zest to skillet and continue to cook until pan juices reduce to a glaze consistency, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Pour over asparagus and serve.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• butter
• margarine
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus spears and garlic; cover and cook until asparagus is tender-crisp, about 5 to 10 minutes depending on thickness of asparagus.
3. 3 If you like your asparagus well done, reduce heat and cook for an additional few minutes.
4. 4 Serve and enjoy!

By Ryan Morgan

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• water
• lemon
• black pepper
• garlic powder

Instructions

1. 1 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.
2. 2 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.
3. 3 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.

By Malina Bleeding Heart Morris

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• olive oil
• parmesan cheese
• black pepper
• balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. 2 Place asparagus spears on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil; toss to coat evenly. Arrange asparagus spears in a single layer. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over asparagus and season with freshly ground black pepper.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and asparagus is tender but crisp, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve hot on warm plates, sprinkling with balsamic vinegar.

By Kimber

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• goat cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. 2 Arrange asparagus spears side-by-side on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Crumble goat cheese over top.
3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until cheese is slightly melted and asparagus is tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.

By Raquel Teixeira

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• olive oil
• water
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Drizzle olive oil into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, add asparagus spears; cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. 2 Add water and cover to steam asparagus and keep it from drying out. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Season with salt and pepper.

By SpikeSTL

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
2. 2 Place asparagus in a shallow 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with oil, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Drizzle with vinegar just before serving.

By Gemini26

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• butter
• honey
• garlic powder
• cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook asparagus in hot butter, stirring a few times, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
2. 2 Drizzle honey over asparagus and stir to coat; season with garlic powder and cayenne pepper.

By Hannah

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• coconut oil
• cremini mushroom
• garlic
• sea salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Trim stem ends from asparagus, then cut spears into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
2. 2 Heat refined coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cremini mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in asparagus; cook until bright green and tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic in the last minute of cooking. Season with flaky salt and black pepper.

By VirginiaWillis

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• olive oil
• garlic
• peppercorn
• gouda cheese
• himalayan pink salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 Spread asparagus on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with oil; season with garlic, and black pepper. Toss to coat.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Set asparagus aside.
4. 4 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
5. 5 Arrange spears so they're touching; sprinkle Gouda cheese down center of spears. Broil until cheese melts, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt.

By Yoly

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• olive oil cooking spray
• parmesan cheese
• salt
• garlic powder

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Spray the inside of a 9x13 casserole dish with olive oil cooking spray. Place asparagus in the dish and lightly spray spears with cooking spray.
3. 3 Sprinkle asparagus with Parmesan cheese, sea salt, and garlic powder.
4. 4 Roast in preheated oven until fork easily punctures thickest part of stem, about 12 minutes.
5. 5 Enjoy!

By Diane

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• cooking spray
• olive oil
• onion soup mix
• mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. 2 Snip the white ends off of the asparagus so that all of the stalks are roughly the same length. Lay the stalks on a baking sheet so that they are all touching.
3. 3 Drizzle asparagus stalks with olive oil. Shake the onion soup mix packet to mix up any settled ingredients; sprinkle over asparagus.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until softened and lightly browned, 25 to 35 minutes.
5. 5 Remove from oven; sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of the asparagus. Continue baking until cheese is melted and starting to brown, about 5 minutes more.

By corvettecruzer

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• butter
• garlic
• light cream
• linguine pasta
• lemon

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Cook asparagus in boiling water until bright green and slightly crisp, 3 to 4 minutes; drain.
2. 2 Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté asparagus and garlic in hot butter for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in cream and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook linguine in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes; drain and transfer to a serving dish.
4. 4 Stir lemon juice into asparagus mixture; pour mixture over hot pasta.

By Heidi S

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
• lemon zest
• parsley
• kosher salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch asparagus just until tender, about 1 minute. Plunge into a bowl of cold water to cool. Drain asparagus and place in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in vinaigrette and seal bag. Refrigerate at least 3 hours, turning bag occasionally.
2. 2 Just before serving, drain asparagus, reserving vinaigrette. Arrange on a serving platter and sprinkle with lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper. Serve reserved vinaigrette in a small dish on the side.

By J Carter Lebshier

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• olive oil
• garlic powder
• lettuce
• grape tomato
• feta cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Place asparagus in a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil over asparagus and season with garlic powder; toss well. Transfer asparagus to a baking sheet.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until asparagus are tender, about 20 minutes.
4. 4 Place lettuce in the same bowl used for asparagus; top with tomatoes, feta cheese, and roasted asparagus.

By pbutler

Ingredients

• ✓ asparagus
• butter
• all-purpose flour
• milk
• salt
• bread

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Place asparagus into a large pot or skillet and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
3. 3 Mix 3 tablespoons butter and flour together in the same pot over medium-low heat until flour is dissolved and mixture is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add milk, asparagus, and salt to butter-flour mixture and simmer until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
4. 4 Spread about 1 teaspoon butter onto each piece of toast. Pour creamed asparagus over each piece of toast.

By Bud Stonerook