Indulge in the symphony of flavors presented by our collection of butter-poached asparagus recipes, a culinary masterpiece that elevates the humble vegetable to a gourmet delight. From classic preparations to innovative twists, our curated selection caters to every palate, ensuring an unforgettable asparagus experience. Embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through simple yet elegant recipes that showcase the natural sweetness and delicate texture of asparagus, complemented by the richness of butter and the aromatic essence of thyme.
Discover the timeless elegance of our "Classic Butter-Poached Asparagus with Thyme," a dish that embodies simplicity and perfection. With just a handful of ingredients, you'll transform ordinary asparagus into an extraordinary side dish, perfect for any occasion. For those seeking a touch of indulgence, our "Garlic Butter-Poached Asparagus" tantalizes the taste buds with the addition of roasted garlic, creating a savory and aromatic experience.
Transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean with our "Lemon-Butter Poached Asparagus," where the brightness of lemon zest and juice dances harmoniously with the earthy flavors of asparagus. If you're craving a hint of smokiness, our "Smoked Butter-Poached Asparagus" offers a unique twist, infusing the asparagus with a captivating smoky essence. And for a touch of sophistication, our "White Wine Butter-Poached Asparagus" elevates the dish with the subtle acidity of white wine, creating a sophisticated and elegant side dish.
Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure that the asparagus retains its vibrant green color and crisp-tender texture, while absorbing the luscious butter sauce infused with the aromatic essence of thyme. Whether you prefer a classic preparation or a contemporary twist, our collection of butter-poached asparagus recipes promises a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.
ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOMS IN LEMON-THYME BUTTER
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
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
BUTTER POACHED VEGETABLES
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks and radishes and cook until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add the asparagus and radish tops, if using, along with 1/4 teaspoon salt, a few grinds of pepper and 1/4 cup water. Bring the water to a simmer, then cook, covered, until the asparagus are just barely crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Uncover, increase the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the vegetables are all crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tarragon, lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH THYME
This is good-for-you spring-time side dish is so easy to prepare, yet the simply seasoned spears look appealing enough to serve guests or take to carry-in dinner. -Sharon Leno Keansburg, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a baking pan lined with heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the thyme, salt and pepper. , Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC AND THYME
Come springtime, when stalks of asparagus shoot up from the ground (as if they're celebrating with us!), there isn't much to do to make this easy side dish shine. First, a sauté in the skillet with olive oil, garlic, and thyme coaxes out the natural sweetness of the asparagus, while finishing it with a quick steam until the stalks are crisp-tender locks in vitamins like A and C.
Provided by Shira Bocar
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 15m
Yield Serves 2 to 3
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add garlic and thyme sprigs. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add asparagus; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing to coat in oil, 1 minute.
- Arrange asparagus in a single layer in skillet, add 1/4 cup water, and cover. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, shaking pan occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender and most of water has evaporated, 2 minutes.
BUTTER-POACHED ASPARAGUS WITH THYME
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 bunch trimmed asparagus and 1/4 cup water. Cook, turning the asparagus, until crisp-tender and glazed, 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon chopped thyme.
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
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC-SHALLOT BUTTER
From an unknown magazine clipping. Make the butter ahead of time if you like. I cut this recipe down easily and did not have fresh thyme so I used dry. Great dish!
Provided by IHeartDogs
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine shallots, butter, vinegar, thyme salt and rind, stirring well with a whisk.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Snap off woody ends of asparagus.
- Arrange spears in a single layer on a shallow baking pan coated with cooking spray.
- Cover with foil and bake for 5 minutes.
- Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes or until asparagus is crisp tender.
- Pour butter mixture over asparagus, tossing gently to coat.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.8, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 115.3, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.1, Protein 2.9
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC AND FRESH THYME
Spring asparagus, fresh garlic with a bunch of fresh thyme from the garden topped with butter and olive oil, coarse salt and fresh cracked pepper. This is served hot but is good a room temp as well.Vegans can use all olive oil.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place ingredients in order as ingredients stated in a casserole dish ending with salt to taste.
- Bake in a 350 degree preheated oven for 20 minutes toss ingredients roast for 20 more minutes.
ASPARAGUS WITH WALNUTS, PARMESAN AND BROWN BUTTER
Here's a sophisticated yet simple way to prepare spring's trademark vegetable. Steam the asparagus. Brown a knob of butter in a sauté pan and toss in a handful of chopped walnuts, garlic and fresh thyme (lemon thyme if you can find it). Whisk in a 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, then pour over your awaiting asparagus. Dive in.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Steam the asparagus until just tender, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until the foam has subsided and the butter turns a deep golden brown, about 4 minutes. (Take care that it doesn't burn.) Stir in the nuts and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and whisk in the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon nut mixture over warm asparagus and serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 171, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 258 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ASPARAGUS WITH POACHED EGG
A poached egg on a pile of tender steamed asparagus is a fine meal; a shaving of hard aged cheese, such as Parmesan, is an added treat -- and don't forget freshly ground pepper.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Tie asparagus into a bundle using kitchen twine. Place in the basket of an asparagus pot filled with 1 inch water. Cover, and bring water to a boil. Steam asparagus until tender, 2 to 6 minutes.
- Fill a large saucepan with 4 inches of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. When water is barely simmering, break 1 egg into a small heatproof bowl. Gently tip bowl, sliding egg carefully into water. Repeat with remaining eggs. Cook until whites are set but yolks are soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer eggs to paper towels, and drain briefly.
- Divide asparagus among 4 plates, and top each with an egg. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle with Parmesan, and season with salt and pepper.
BUTTER-POACHED ASPARAGUS, LEEKS & PEAS
These classic spring veggies retain their flavour and colour when cooked this way - make the most of the short asparagus season!
Provided by Rosie Birkett
Categories Side dish
Time 9m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring 100ml water to a simmer in a saucepan, add a pinch of salt and whisk in the butter. Drop in the leeks, cook for 2 mins,then add the asparagus and peas, and cook for 2 mins more. Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice and mint.
- To serve, remove the veg from the emulsion with a slotted spoon, then spoon over some of the buttery poaching juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
PAN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH THYME
Provided by Molly Stevens
Categories Side Sauté Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal Asparagus Spring Thyme Potluck Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter with oil and thyme sprigs in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus in single layer; using tongs, toss to coat. Sauté, turning often, until crisp-tender and beginning to brown in spots, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with fleur de sel and pepper and serve.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, vibrant asparagus. Look for spears that are firm and have tightly closed tips.
- Trim the asparagus by removing the tough, woody ends. You can snap them off or use a knife to cut them.
- Poach the asparagus in a shallow pan with a flavorful liquid. You can use butter, olive oil, or a combination of both. Add some herbs, spices, or citrus zest for extra flavor.
- Cook the asparagus until it is tender-crisp. This will take about 2-3 minutes, depending on the thickness of the spears.
- Serve the asparagus immediately with your favorite dipping sauce or dressing.
Conclusion:
Butter-poached asparagus with thyme is a simple but delicious side dish that pairs well with a variety of main courses. It is a great way to enjoy fresh, seasonal asparagus. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of cooking time, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and healthy.
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