Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our exquisite asparagus culinary creations. From the classic Asparagus with Morel and Tarragon, a timeless combination of earthy morels, tender asparagus, and aromatic tarragon, to the innovative Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart, a delightful fusion of creamy goat cheese, savory asparagus, and a flaky crust. Embark on a culinary journey with our Asparagus Risotto, where creamy Arborio rice embraces tender asparagus, and Parmesan cheese adds a nutty richness. For a lighter option, try our refreshing Asparagus and Avocado Salad, a vibrant medley of crisp asparagus, ripe avocado, tangy lemon vinaigrette, and toasted almonds. And don't miss our elegant Asparagus and Shrimp Stir-Fry, a quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp, crisp asparagus, and a zesty Asian-inspired sauce. Each recipe is a celebration of asparagus, offering a unique taste experience that will tantalize your palate.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
TARRAGON ASPARAGUS
I grow purple asparagus, so I'm always looking for new ways to prepare it. Recently, my husband and I discovered how wonderful any color of asparagus tastes when it's grilled. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- On a large plate, toss asparagus with oil, salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning occasionally and basting frequently with honey during the last 3 minutes. Sprinkle with tarragon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASPARAGUS WITH MORELS AND TARRAGON
Steps:
- Put morels, porcinis or both in a bowl with very hot water to cover; soak until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain morels and reserve soaking liquid. Cut morels in half; if porcinis are large, chop them roughly.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; when butter is hot and foam has subsided, add shallots and reconstituted and fresh mushrooms to pan. Cook until shallots soften and fresh mushrooms have released their liquid and it has cooked off, about 10 minutes.
- Add asparagus and 1/2 cup reserved liquid to pan. Bring liquid to a boil, cover, reduce heat so mixture simmers, and continue cooking for another 2 to 4 minutes, or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Add cream and tarragon or chervil and continue cooking, uncovered, until sauce thickens slightly and asparagus is tender, about 4 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
FETTUCCINE WITH ASPARAGUS, MORELS, AND TARRAGON
Categories Cheese Duck Herb Mushroom Onion Pasta Vegetable Vegetarian Quick & Easy High Fiber Spring Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- If using dried morels, place in 2-cup measuring cup and pour enough hot water over to reach 2-cup mark. Let soak until soft, pushing down occasionally if morels rise to top, about 20 minutes. Drain, reserving soaking liquid; add enough water to measure 1 1/4 cups if needed. Cut large morels in half.
- Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and fresh or reconstituted morels; sauté until shallots are tender, about 6 minutes. Add asparagus and 1 1/4 cups broth (if using fresh morels) or reserved soaking liquid (if using dried morels). Bring to boil, cover, and cook 2 minutes. Stir in cream and 2 tablespoons chopped tarragon. Simmer uncovered until sauce thickens slightly, about 4 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta and return to pot. Add 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and sauce; toss. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tablespoon tarragon. Serve with remaining Parmesan cheese.
ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Nancy Fuller
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with foil.
- Add the asparagus in a single row to the prepared sheet tray. Drizzle with the olive oil, toss, and then season with some salt and pepper. Roast until tender, 15 minutes.
- Serve on a bed of spring mix and drizzle with the Creamy Herb Vinaigrette.
- Add the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, tarragon and shallots to a bowl and whisk until smooth and emulsified.
ASPARAGUS WITH MORELS AND TARRAGON
Categories Citrus Herb Mushroom Onion Vegetable Side Sauté Vegetarian Spring Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook white and green asparagus separately in a 5- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until just tender, about 5 minutes for white asparagus; about 3 minutes for green asparagus.
- Transfer asparagus with a slotted spoon to a colander and rinse under cold water (to stop cooking), then drain again. Pat dry.
- Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté shallots, stirring, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add morels and sauté, stirring frequently, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus, tarragon, salt, pepper, and remaining 3 tablespoons butter and sauté, stirring, until heated through, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Serve immediately.
FETTUCCINE WITH MOREL AND ASPARAGUS
Categories Mushroom Pasta Sauté Quick & Easy Asparagus Bon Appétit
Yield 4 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl. Add fettuccine to same pot and cook until tender but still firm to bite. Drain fettuccine. Return pasta and asparagus to same pot.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet over low heat. Add garlic and tarragon and stir 1 minute. Add morels and sauté 4 minutes. Add cream and broth; boil until morels are tender and sauce thickens slightly, about 4 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Add sauce to pasta and asparagus; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Pass remaining Parmesan separately.
ASPARAGUS WITH TARRAGON LEMON SAUCE
With its fresh taste and minimal prep work, I'm sure you'll love this easy asparagus recipe. -Patricia Swart, Galloway, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine olive oil and flour. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice, tarragon and salt. Serve with asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROASTED TARRAGON ASPARAGUS
The simple seasoning turns fresh asparagus spears into a special spring side dish that's speedy, too.-Joyce Speckman, Holt, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a shallow baking dish coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with pepper and salt. Toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 13-15 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning occasionally. Sprinkle with tarragon.
Nutrition Facts :
ASPARAGUS WITH MORELS
Make and share this Asparagus With Morels recipe from Food.com.
Provided by chia2160
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- cook asparagus separately in boiling water or in microwave until tender, 3-5 minutes.
- refresh under cols water.pat dry.
- heat 3 tbsp butter in large skillet, add shallots and cook until softened. add morels and saute 5 minutes more.
- add asparagus, tarragon, salt and pepper and continue cooking until heated through.
- add remaining butter and remove from heat.
- stir in lemon juice and garnish with tarragon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 88.8, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.5, Protein 5.1
BUTTER-BRAISED ASPARAGUS
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
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
Tips:
- Choose the right asparagus. Look for spears that are bright green and have tight, closed tips. Avoid spears that are wilted or have woody ends.
- Trim the asparagus. Use a sharp knife to trim off the tough ends of the asparagus spears. You can also peel the asparagus if desired, although this is not necessary.
- Cook the asparagus properly. Asparagus can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, steaming, roasting, and grilling. No matter how you cook it, be sure not to overcook it. Asparagus should be tender but still slightly crisp.
- Use fresh morels. If you can, use fresh morels for this recipe. Dried morels can also be used, but they will need to be rehydrated before using.
- Sauté the morels properly. Sauté the morels in butter until they are golden brown and slightly crispy. This will help to bring out their flavor.
- Use fresh tarragon. Fresh tarragon is essential for this recipe. It adds a bright, herbaceous flavor that complements the asparagus and morels perfectly.
- Serve the dish immediately. Asparagus with morels and tarragon is best served immediately after it is cooked. This will ensure that the asparagus is still tender and the morels are still crispy.
Conclusion:
Asparagus with morels and tarragon is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is easy to make and can be prepared in under 30 minutes. The combination of asparagus, morels, and tarragon is simply divine. The asparagus is tender and flavorful, the morels are earthy and rich, and the tarragon adds a bright, herbaceous flavor that ties everything together. This dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
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