Indulge in the delectable flavors of Catherine's Marinated Asparagus, a symphony of zesty, tangy, and savory notes that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic Italian dish, meticulously crafted by Catherine, showcases fresh asparagus spears immersed in a vibrant marinade that bursts with the essence of garlic, lemon, olive oil, herbs, and a hint of chili flakes.
Accompanying this main recipe are two additional variations that cater to diverse culinary preferences. The Sun-Dried Tomato and Feta Asparagus offers a Mediterranean twist, where marinated asparagus is adorned with sun-dried tomatoes, briny feta cheese, and a balsamic glaze, creating a delightful interplay of textures and flavors.
For those who enjoy a smoky, robust taste, the Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan beckons. Fresh asparagus spears are roasted to perfection, then tossed in a delectable mixture of lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, and a touch of paprika, resulting in a delightful balance of tangy, nutty, and smoky notes.
Whether you seek a classic culinary experience or crave a burst of Mediterranean or smoky flavors, Catherine's Marinated Asparagus, along with its accompanying variations, promises an unforgettable gastronomic journey.
MARINATED ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a small bowl, prepare the marinade by combining the chopped onion with the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk in the oil and set aside while you prepare the asparagus.
- Bring about 2 inches of water to a boil in a skillet large enough to lay asparagus flat. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- While the water is coming to a boil, wash the asparagus in cold water. Break off the tough base of each. Remove scales if they are large or sandy.
- Place the spears in the boiling water. Let the water return to a boil, then simmer the asparagus gently for 5 to 7 minutes. Asparagus should be slightly crisp.
- Drain and place the asparagus in the dish you plan to marinate them in-an oval-shaped dish works best.
- Whisk the marinade and pour over warm asparagus. Allow it to marinate at room temperature until cool, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- Remove asparagus from the refrigerator and return to room temperature before serving. Serve as is or, if desired, place lettuce leaves on 6 to 6 plates and top with the marinated spears.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 119 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize 5 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
ZESTY MARINATED ASPARAGUS
Tender asparagus is marinated in a balsamic vinaigrette and sprinkled with tangy lemon zest and fresh parsley. This is a quick and easy side dish.
Provided by KNITMAMA
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 3h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch asparagus just until tender, about 1 minute. Plunge into a bowl of cold water to cool. Drain asparagus and place in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in vinaigrette and seal bag. Refrigerate at least 3 hours, turning bag occasionally.
- Just before serving, drain asparagus, reserving vinaigrette. Arrange on a serving platter and sprinkle with lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper. Serve reserved vinaigrette in a small dish on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 1782.6 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
BALSAMIC MARINATED ASPARAGUS
This easy marinated asparagus recipe comes together in just a few minutes. Balsamic vinegar and garlic add a hefty dose of flavor, sugar mellows it out a bit and red pepper flakes add a nice little kick.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 8h10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Snap off the tough ends of asparagus and wash asparagus thoroughly.
- Cook asparagus in boiling water for about two minutes, until it's bright green and just beginning to get tender. Drain.
- Place asparagus in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain.
- Lay asparagus in a 13" by 9" baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour over asparagus.
- Cover dish with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator.
- Chill for about 8 hours.
- Using tongs, remove asparagus from marinade and serve.
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
LEMONY MARINATED ASPARAGUS
Lemon and asparagus - meant to be! This super-easy, super-zingy springtime dish comes together in minutes, hanging out in the fridge until you're ready to serve it.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Snap or trim the tough ends of the asparagus and discard. Wash asparagus thoroughly.
- Fill a large bowl with water and ice. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot filled 3/4 of the way full with water to a full boil. Immerse asparagus and cook for about two minutes, until bright green.
- Plunge asparagus in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain.
- Lay asparagus in an 8 x 8 baking dish or container.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasons if desired.
- Pour vinaigrette over asparagus. Cover dish and refrigerate for 8 hours, or up to 24 hours.
- Remove asparagus from marinade and serve.
GRILLED MARINATED ASPARAGUS
Freshly harvested asparagus says spring is in the air, and on your table. Eating the tender spears right off the grill is pure pleasure.-Lessie Sites, Livingston, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients. Add the asparagus; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for up to 1 hour., Drain asparagus, reserving marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack., Grill asparagus, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning and basting occasionally with reserved marinade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHILLED MARINATED ASPARAGUS
"My mother had surgery a few years back in spring, so my two sisters and I were challenged to prepare dishes like this that would keep well and still taste great as leftovers," recalls Nicole LeCroy of Nashville, Tennessee. "Mom got her appetite back when she tried this cool and crunch asparagus that gets a flavor boost from soy sauce. It's a nice accompaniment to chicken, roast beef or ham."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, oil, lemon juice and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Refrigerate until cool. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water., Place asparagus in a large resealable plastic bag; add marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Drain and discard marinade. Place asparagus on a serving plate; sprinkle with pecans.
Nutrition Facts :
MARINATED ASPARAGUS
From A Slice of Paradise. This has been a regular at our house for years. It can be made well in advance. It's quick and easy to assemble for an everyday dinner and pretty enough for a dinner party. I often substitute verjuice for the vinegar. Serve cold.
Provided by AmandaInOz
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix basil, oil, vinegar, salt, sugar and pepper. Set aside.
- Cut ends off asparagus.
- Cook asparagus in a large pot of simmering water for 4 minutes.
- Drain and put in an ice bath.
- Remove asparagus to a platter and top with chopped tomato.
- Pour vinaigrette on asparagus.
- Chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.8, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 195.9, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.9, Protein 1.8
MARINATED ASPARAGUS
I love asparagus and this recipe spoke to me right off when I read the ingredients. Mom gave me The City Tavern Cookbook for Christmas and we agreed to try a recipe or two each week. This is one. Thomas Jefferson had a large crop of asparagus and this was a recipe that was used widespread. It is said that he had this served...
Provided by Sherry Blizzard
Categories Vegetables
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Heat 2 quarts water to boiling with salt added. Add in the prepared asparagus and boil for 3-5 minutes or until tender.
- 2. Drain asparagus and place in a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking. Drain after 10 minutes.
- 3. Drain asparagus on paper towels.
- 4. Mix the vinegrette ingredients....all except the egg.
- 5. Pour the vinegrette over the asparagus and top with the egg.
MARINATED GRILLED ASPARAGUS
Great to throw on the grill with your choice of meat. Cook time includes time to marinate the veggies.
Provided by Sassy in da South
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove the bottom third of the asparagus (woody parts of the stalk) and discard. Place asparagus in casserole dish.
- Add remaining ingredients.
- Marinate at least 1 hour, turning frequently.
- Place skewers (make sure you soak them in water) through the middle of the asparagus spears, or place spears in a greased grill basket.
- Grill over hot coals until tender but still crunchy.
- Garnish with diced red bell peppers and lemon slices, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.2, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 3, Carbohydrate 5.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.4, Protein 2.6
MARINATED ASPARAGUS SALAD
A no-fuss side dish is great when entertaining. The asparagus is cooked and chilled in advance, then stands at room temperature in the marinade while I visit and prepare the rest of the meal. -Janice Connelley, Spring Creek, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a large skillet; add 1/2 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours., Arrange asparagus in a shallow dish. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over asparagus. Let stand at room temperature for 1-2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
MARINATED ASPARAGUS
Make and share this Marinated Asparagus recipe from Food.com.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Vegetable
Time 3h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Remove the bottom third of the asparagus (woody parts of the stalk) and discard. Arrange asparagus in a steaming basket. Cover and cook over boiling water 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
- Combine wine vinegar, lemon juice salt, sugar, black pepper, cayenne and Dijon mustard stirring well. Gradually add oil, whisking until emulisfied.
- Place asparagus in a 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish; add marinade. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Drain asparagus.
- Arrange on a serving platter; garnish with pimiento strips or tomatoes if desired.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender asparagus spears with tightly closed tips and no signs of wilting or bruising.
- Trim the woody ends of the asparagus spears by snapping them off or cutting them with a sharp knife.
- Use a variety of marinades to flavor the asparagus, such as olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, garlic, or balsamic vinegar.
- Marinate the asparagus for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate.
- Grill, roast, or sauté the asparagus until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
- Serve the asparagus immediately as a side dish or appetizer.
Conclusion:
Catherine's Marinated Asparagus is a simple yet delicious recipe that is perfect for any occasion. The asparagus is marinated in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and garlic, then grilled, roasted, or sautéed until tender-crisp. The result is a dish that is both healthy and flavorful. Whether you are serving it as a side dish or an appetizer, this recipe is sure to please.
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