Best 6 Asparagus With Herb Butter Recipes

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**Savor the Delightful Simplicity of Asparagus with Herb Butter: A Culinary Symphony of Freshness and Flavor**

In the realm of culinary pleasures, asparagus with herb butter stands as a testament to the power of simple ingredients harmoniously combined to create an unforgettable dish. This classic pairing showcases the delicate sweetness of asparagus spears, perfectly complemented by the aromatic embrace of fresh herbs and the richness of creamy butter. With variations ranging from classic to contemporary, this versatile dish offers a symphony of flavors that cater to diverse palates. From the traditional French method of steaming asparagus to the innovative grilling techniques that infuse a smoky charm, each recipe promises a distinct culinary experience. As you embark on this delectable journey, discover the secrets of selecting the freshest asparagus, mastering the art of cooking it to perfection, and crafting the most flavorful herb butter combinations. Let your taste buds rejoice as you savor the delightful simplicity of asparagus with herb butter, a dish that epitomizes the essence of spring's bounty.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTER-BRAISED ASPARAGUS



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For the first-of-the-season asparagus, keep it simple with butter, lemon and sweet herbs. For the best texture, peeling the stalks really makes a difference.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     easy, quick, vegetables, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds large or medium asparagus
6 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon snipped chives
1 tablespoon roughly chopped parsley or chervil
1 teaspoon chopped tarragon, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon chopped dill, plus more for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Snap off and discard the tough bottoms of the asparagus spears. If using large, thick asparagus, peel the lower ends with a vegetable peeler.
  • Put butter in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus in one layer and season with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 cup water, cover, and bring to a simmer. Cook until the asparagus is firm-tender, about 3 minutes. Take care not to overcook them; they should still be bright green. (They will continue to cook a bit once the heat is off.) Remove the asparagus from the pan and place on a serving platter.
  • Turn heat to high and simmer briskly until most of the liquid has evaporated, a minute or so. Add lemon juice and zest to the buttery juices. Turn off heat and stir in chives, parsley, tarragon and dill, if using. Check seasoning. Spoon the sauce over the asparagus, garnish with a few herb leaves, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 190, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 467 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 1 gram

ASPARAGUS WITH HERB BUTTER



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Make and share this Asparagus with Herb Butter recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons vegan margarine or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can asparagus spears, drained

Steps:

  • In small saucepan, melt butter.
  • Stir in tarragon and lemon peel.
  • Simmer 2 minutes over low heat.
  • Pour over warmed asparagus spears.

ASPARAGUS WITH MINT BUTTER



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You'll have more than enough mint butter for the tender asparagus. Try melting a bit over lamb chops or fresh peas -- classic partners for the herb.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

FOR THE BUTTER (MAKES 1/2 CUP)
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
FOR THE ASPARAGUS
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
Coarse salt
Garnish: mint leaves

Steps:

  • Make the butter: Melt butter with mint, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat until just bubbling around edges.
  • Make the asparagus: Cook asparagus in a pot of salted boiling water until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Drain.
  • Drizzle a few tablespoons mint butter over asparagus, and toss gently to coat. Garnish with mint leaves.

ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOMS IN LEMON-THYME BUTTER



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Out of thyme? No worries, the beauty of this dish is in its versatility. Try using another herb instead. -Sarah Reid, Oshawa, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute asparagus and mushrooms in butter and oil until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SALMON WITH DIJON BUTTER SAUCE, ASPARAGUS AND HERB BUTTER ANGEL HAIR PASTA



Salmon With Dijon Butter Sauce, Asparagus and Herb Butter Angel Hair Pasta image

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

½ pound asparagus spears, trimmed and bottom thirds thinly peeled
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup chopped pecans
2 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ lemon, halved (juice only)
⅓ (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ lemon, halved (juice only)

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

BATTER FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH HERB OR LEMON DIPPING SAUCES



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Fresh asparagus spears are dipped in a seasoned wine-batter and fried until crispy and golden brown. This is a perfect recipe to disguise vegetables for picky eaters. Serve them as a side dish, appetizer, or anytime snack with either one or both of the dipping sauces. COOK'S TIP: Keep this easy wine-batter recipe on hand to use with other vegetables as well as seafood, fish, and chicken tenders.

Provided by Feast Your Eyes

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

24 -30 fresh asparagus spears, washed and trimmed
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
kosher salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
cayenne pepper, to taste
corn or vegetable oil
2 -3 tablespoons chopped herbs (chervil, tarragon, parsley and chives)
1/2 cup good quality mayonnaise
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup good quality mayonnaise

Steps:

  • After cutting off the tough stems of the asparagus, wash well and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place oven rack in the middle position; preheat oven to 200°F
  • In a bowl wide enough to easily batter-coat the spears, add the flour, egg, wine, lemon zest, onion powder, celery salt, Kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk together until well blended; batter should be on the thickish side. Let sit at least one (1) hour.
  • For the dipping sauces:.
  • HERB: Mix all of the herbs with the mayonnaise, season to taste. Chill, covered, until ready to serve.
  • LEMON: Stir together all the ingredients in a small bowl. Chill, covered, until ready to serve
  • Blanch the asparagus spears in boiling water. Drain, immediately run VERY cold water over them; blot dry on paper towels and set aside.
  • Heat 3 inches oil in a 3 to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat until it registers 375°F on a deep-fat thermometer. (COOK'S TIP: Remember to return the oil to 375°F between batches of asparagus.).
  • Dip the asparagus spears ONE-AT-A-TIME in the batter - Coat completely. Gently lower the spear into the hot oil. Repeat with remaining asparagus spears, but DO NOT CROWD. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, turning with a slotted spoon until lighlty golden.
  • Remove each asparagus spear with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined baking sheet; if desired, sprinkle lightly with Kosher salt. Keep warm in the pre-heated oven for up to 20 minutes.
  • Serve warm with one or both of the dipping sauces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.6, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 34.1, Sodium 225.4, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.9, Protein 3.8

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender asparagus spears. Look for spears that are bright green in color and have tightly closed tips.
  • Trim the asparagus spears by snapping off the tough ends. You can also use a sharp knife to cut off the ends.
  • Blanch the asparagus spears in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp. Immediately transfer the asparagus spears to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
  • Make the herb butter by combining softened butter, minced herbs, garlic, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. You can use any combination of herbs you like, such as parsley, chives, tarragon, or basil.
  • Serve the asparagus spears with the herb butter melted over top. You can also sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the asparagus spears.

Conclusion:

Asparagus with herb butter is a simple but delicious side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a healthy meal. The asparagus spears are tender-crisp and flavorful, and the herb butter adds a rich and savory flavor. This dish is perfect for spring or summer gatherings, and it can be easily paired with a variety of main dishes.

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