**Asparagus Dijon: A Symphony of Savory Flavors**
Indulge in the culinary delight of Asparagus Dijon, a classic French dish that captivates the senses with its harmonious blend of flavors. Asparagus, a spring delicacy, takes center stage, its tender spears roasted to perfection, while the creamy Dijon mustard sauce adds a touch of tang and richness. The recipes in this article offer variations on this timeless dish, catering to diverse preferences and dietary needs. From the classic Asparagus Dijon with its velvety sauce to a vegan version featuring a luscious cashew cream sauce, this collection promises an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Discover the secrets behind this beloved dish and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.
SALMON WITH DIJON BUTTER SAUCE, ASPARAGUS AND HERB BUTTER ANGEL HAIR PASTA
Entertaining guests and want to show off your talents as a chef? This is the PERFECT dish!! It's light and BURSTING with flavor. It looks like it took hours to make, but you can do it in less than an hour. Everyone will be asking you for the recipe.
Provided by Jen Schumacher
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Salmon Fillet Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place asparagus spears into a large skillet, and pour in enough water to cover the bottom of the skillet about 1/2 inch deep. Place skillet over medium heat, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until the water has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
- Stir unsalted butter and pecans into the skillet with asparagus, and let simmer until asparagus are beginning to brown and pecans are fragrant, about 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and black pepper and set aside for about 5 minutes; pat off any excess moisture with paper towels.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and pan-fry the salmon fillets in the hot oil until browned and the flesh flakes easily and is nearly opaque in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Squeeze half a lemon over the salmon fillets as they cook.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil; stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still slightly firm, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well and return to saucepan.
- Stir 2 tablespoons butter, parsley, and basil into the cooked pasta until coated; sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.
- To make sauce, melt 2 more tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over low heat until melted; stir in Dijon mustard, and squeeze remaining lemon half into the sauce. Allow to simmer for about 3 minutes to blend flavors.
- To serve, divide angel hair pasta between two plates, top each serving of pasta with half the asparagus and pecans, and arrange a fillet over the asparagus. Spoon Dijon dressing over fillets to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 895.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 161.7 mg, Fat 75.6 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 30.5 g, Sodium 487.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
DIJON ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Asparagus is a natural side dish to serve at Easter. In this mouthwatering recipe, Dijon mustard, cayenne pepper and Asiago cheese provide big, bold flavor. -Jamie Brown-Miller, Napa, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the mustard, oil, garlic and cayenne. Place bread in a food processor; cover and process until fine crumbs form. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon mustard mixture., Place asparagus in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; drizzle with remaining mustard mixture. Sprinkle with bread crumb mixture and cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 14-18 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 419mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
HONEY-DIJON SALMON AND ASPARAGUS
"This is our favorite salmon recipe," Betty Stewart of Leola, Pennsylvania confirms. "It's easy, nutritious and delicious. Plus, cleanup is a nap!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, butter and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Stir in the honey, mustard and pepper., Place each salmon fillet on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. x 12 in.). Drizzle with honey mixture and sprinkle with walnuts. Place asparagus around salmon. Fold foil around salmon and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Fat 26g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
ASPARAGUS AND GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH HERB DIJON DRESSING
Make and share this Asparagus and Green Bean Salad with Herb Dijon Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by onionjs
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine vinegar, shallot, dijon, basil, tarragon and time.
- Slowly whisk in oil to form an emulsion.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Blanch beans and asparagus in boiling salted water until al dente; shock in ice water and pat dry Combine lettuce, beans, asparagus and tomatoes; toss with dressing.
- Arrange in bowl, top with blue cheese, garnish with basil leaves.
ASPARAGUS-DIJON CHICKEN FETTUCCINE
This rich main dish has just a hint of Dijon mustard and is easily prepared using Chicken Helper® fettuccine Alfredo mix.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over high heat. Add chicken, onion and mushrooms; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until outside of chicken turns white.
- Stir in contents of sauce mix pouch (from Chicken Helper box), hot water, milk and mustard. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Stir in contents of uncooked pasta pouch (from Chicken Helper box); reduce heat. Cover; simmer about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender.
- Stir in asparagus. Cover; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Uncover; let stand about 5 minutes or until sauce is as thick as you'd like (sauce will thicken as it stands). Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1070 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g
ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND POTATOES WITH DIJON BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
From Getting Thin and Loving Food by Kathleen Daelemans. So good you won't know it's good for you. Great with fish, chicken, or steak.
Provided by greeneggs
Categories Potato
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- In a lage salad bowl, combine vinegar, shallot, and salt to taste. Let stand 20 minute.
- Place asparagus in a plastic zipper bag with 1 tsp olive oil and shake until well coated. Pour onto cookie sheet and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place potatoes in same bag used for asparagus, add 1 tsp olive oil and shake until well coated. pour onto second cookie sheet and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Roast potatoes and asparagus 15 min or until potatoes are golden and crispy and can be pierced by a fork. Potatoes may take longer than asparagus.
- Meanwhile, whisk remaining 1 TBS olive oil and dijon mustard into the bowl with the shallot and vinegar. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- When the vegetable are done, add to bowl with dressing. Toss to combine. Taste and adjust salt and pepper and serve.
ASPARAGUS DIJON HAM ROLLS
Fresh asparagus is the best in the early spring and is wonderful in this recipe. The ham and Dijon mustard add delicious flavor which will help this dish disappear fast.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk and cook until bubbly and thickened. Stir in mustard, horseradish, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat., Place three asparagus spears on each ham slice. Roll up; secure with toothpicks if necessary. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; cover with sauce. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until asparagus reaches desired doneness. Place egg over sauce just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 613mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
ASPARAGUS WITH DIJON SAUCE
I just love, love, LOVE asparagus! This is a great recipe with a bit of a "gourmet" touch in the making of the sauce. It adds a world of flavor to the already awesome green crispy vegetable.
Provided by Robyn Bruce
Categories Vegetables
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Snap off and discard the woody bases of the fresh asparagus.
- 2. Cook fresh asparagus, covered, in a small amount of boiling water for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- 3. Transfer to a serving platter. Keep warm.
- 4. For the Sauce: In a small saucepan, stir together milk and cornstarch. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
- 5. Stir in mustard and white pepper.
- 6. Spoon sauce over the asparagus. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- 7. Serve with a little sprinkled snipped parsley on top and a few lemon wedges for garnish. Pretty!!
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH DIJON SAUCE
Steps:
- In a sauce pan, cook until onions are done. Marinate asparagus (green beans work as well)for 15-30 minutes, then cook on BBQ grill until done (about 10 minutes over low heat), being careful not to burn the vegetable. Serve with small portion of sauce.
ASPARAGUS-DIJON CHICKEN FETTUCCINE
This rich main dish has just a hint of Dijon mustard and is easily prepared using Chicken Helper® fettuccine Alfredo mix.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over high heat. Add chicken, onion and mushrooms; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until outside of chicken turns white.
- Stir in contents of sauce mix pouch (from Chicken Helper box), hot water, milk and mustard. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Stir in contents of uncooked pasta pouch (from Chicken Helper box); reduce heat. Cover; simmer about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender.
- Stir in asparagus. Cover; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Uncover; let stand about 5 minutes or until sauce is as thick as you'd like (sauce will thicken as it stands). Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1070 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g
ASPARAGUS DIJON
Steps:
- 1) Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Remove scales from spears with a vegetable peeler, if desired. Arrange asparagus in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam 7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Set aside, and keep warm. 2) Combine cornstarch and buttermilk in a small saucepan; stir well. Cook over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in mustard and remaining 3 ingredients. 3) Arrange asparagus on a serving platter. Spoon sauce over asparagus. If desired, garnish with tarragon sprig and lemon slices. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Choose thin asparagus spears: Thicker spears tend to be more fibrous and less tender.
- Trim the asparagus properly: Cut off the tough, woody ends of the asparagus spears. You can do this by snapping them off or using a knife.
- Cook the asparagus until tender-crisp: Asparagus should be cooked until it is tender, but still has a slight crunch to it. Overcooking will make it mushy.
- Use a good quality Dijon mustard: The Dijon mustard is the star of this recipe, so make sure to use a good quality one. Look for a mustard that is made with whole grain mustard seeds and has a sharp, tangy flavor.
- Serve the asparagus immediately: Asparagus is best served immediately after it is cooked. If you need to make it ahead of time, you can blanch it and then shock it in ice water. When you're ready to serve, simply reheat the asparagus in a pan with a little bit of butter or olive oil.
Conclusion:
This asparagus Dijon recipe is a quick and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The asparagus is roasted until tender-crisp and then tossed in a flavorful Dijon mustard sauce. The result is a dish that is both delicious and healthy. So next time you're looking for a simple but impressive side dish, give this asparagus Dijon recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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