Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Black Butter Sauce over Steamed Asparagus, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic French sauce, known as Beurre Noir, is crafted with the utmost care, using only the finest ingredients. The rich, nutty flavor of browned butter is complemented by a hint of acidity from lemon juice and white wine vinegar, creating a harmonious balance. This luscious sauce is then drizzled over tender, steamed asparagus, resulting in a dish that is both visually stunning and utterly delicious. Our collection of recipes offers a variety of accompaniments to elevate this culinary masterpiece. From simple grilled chicken to pan-seared scallops, each recipe is carefully curated to enhance the flavors of the Black Butter Sauce and steamed asparagus. Whether you're seeking a light and refreshing lunch or an elegant dinner entrée, these recipes will guide you in creating a meal that is sure to impress.
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BAKED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC BUTTER SAUCE
This is a simple and delicious side dish. Fresh asparagus is baked until tender, and dressed with a blend of butter, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar.
Provided by CAE
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Arrange the asparagus on a baking sheet. Coat with cooking spray, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake asparagus 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat, and stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. Pour over the baked asparagus to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 307.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE
Spring is the season to take full advantage of the subtle, grassy flavors of asparagus and this easy sauce comes together in minutes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl, stir together 2 tablespoonsmayonnaise, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1tablespoon white-wine vinegar, and1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Season withsalt and pepper. Drizzle over chilled Steamed Asparagus.
SIMPLY STEAMED ASPARAGUS
Makes even tough asparagus, tender and tasty! Try using vinaigrette dressing in place of the butter too.
Provided by KIMIRAEJ
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place water in the bottom half of a steamer pan set. Add salt and butter, and bring to a boil.
- Trim the dry ends off of the asparagus. If the spears are thick, peel them lightly with a vegetable peeler. Place them in the top half of the steamer pan set. Steam for 5 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness of the asparagus, or until asparagus is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 31.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 160.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON BUTTER
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash asparagus and trim off bottom of stems by about 2 inches. In a large skillet, bring about 1/2 inch of water to a rapid boil. Season the water with salt and add the asparagus. Cook the asparagus for 2-3 minutes or until bright green and just tender. Drain the asparagus and add butter to the skillet. Stir in the zest and juice. Return the drained asparagus to the skillet and toss to coat. Serve immediately
STEAMED ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- Peel the bottoms of 2 bunches thick asparagus. Snap off the ends; discard. Cook in a steamer basket set in a pot of simmering water, covered, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add 1/2 minced shallot and cook until soft. Remove from the heat and whisk in 3 tablespoons diced cold butter; add 2 teaspoons soy sauce. Pour over the asparagus. Season with pepper.
RAW & COOKED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON & PARMESAN BUTTER
Celebrate asparagus with this lovely side dish tossed in a zesty lemon and parmesan butter. Serve alongside fish dishes, such as roasted salmon
Provided by Tom Kerridge
Categories Side dish, Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Trim about two thirds of the asparagus to get rid of any woody ends, then set aside. Peel the remaining into ribbons using a vegetable peeler and tip into a bowl.
- Gently heat the butter, lemon zest and juice and lots of black pepper in a small saucepan. Stir in half the parmesan and keep warm.
- Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the trimmed asparagus for about 2 mins until just cooked. Drain and tip into the bowl with the asparagus ribbons. Toss everything with the buttery sauce and the remaining parmesan. Season to taste, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
PAN-SEARED ASPARAGUS WITH CRISPY GARLIC
Before asparagus got moved to its own botanical family, Asparagaceae, in the early 2000s, it was part of the lily family along with onions, chives, shallots and garlic. It makes sense then, that asparagus and garlic make such a good duo. When cooked with care, both can be mild and sweet (or pungent and bitter when cooked carelessly). To highlight the best of both ingredients, gently fry garlic into chips for a crispy topping, then use the lightly infused oil to sauté the asparagus. Both thin and chubby spears work, as would nearly any other vegetable you like with garlic: broccoli, kale, snap peas, fennel and more.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place a paper towel-lined plate next to the stove. In a medium or large skillet, combine the garlic and olive oil over medium-low heat. Cook, shaking the skillet often, until the garlic is very light golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat, tilt it, then use a slotted spoon to transfer the garlic to the towel-lined plate, leaving the remaining oil in the skillet. Season the crispy garlic with salt.
- Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook, shaking often, until bright green, crisp-tender and browned in spots, 4 to 5 minutes. Slide onto a platter, including any oil in the skillet. Top with the garlic chips and season again with salt and pepper.
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 freshest asparagus possible. Look for spears that are bright green and have tightly closed tips.
- Steam the asparagus until it is tender but still has a slight crunch. Overcooked asparagus will be mushy and lose its flavor.
- Make the black butter sauce while the asparagus is steaming. This will ensure that the sauce is hot and ready to serve when the asparagus is done.
- Use unsalted butter to make the black butter sauce. Salted butter can make the sauce too salty.
- Cook the butter over medium heat until it turns a deep golden brown. Be careful not to burn the butter, or the sauce will be bitter.
- Add the shallots and garlic to the browned butter and cook until they are softened. Do not brown the shallots and garlic, or they will overpower the flavor of the asparagus.
- Add the white wine and vinegar to the sauce and simmer until the liquid has reduced by half. This will concentrate the flavors of the sauce.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the black butter sauce over the steamed asparagus immediately.
Conclusion:
Black butter sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be served with a variety of dishes, including asparagus, chicken, fish, and pork. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its rich, buttery flavor and slightly tangy finish, black butter sauce is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
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