Best 8 Creamy Lemon Asparagus Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our curated collection of creamy lemon asparagus sauce recipes. These versatile sauces, boasting a harmonious blend of tangy lemon, rich cream, and tender asparagus, elevate any dish to new heights of flavor. From classic pasta dishes to grilled meats and seafood, these sauces add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your meals. Discover the perfect sauce to complement your taste preferences, whether you prefer a light and refreshing sauce or a decadent and creamy creation. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes guide you effortlessly through the process of crafting a flavorful sauce that will impress your family and friends. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our selection of creamy lemon asparagus sauces!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY LEMON DRESSING



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This lemon sauce would perk up pretty much any kind of roasted vegetable.

Provided by Katie Workman

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds medium-thick asparagus
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons crème fraiche or sour cream
½ teaspoon hot sauce (such as Sriracha, or to taste)
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Trim the bottom 2-inches from the asparagus, and if desired, peel the lower 2 inches of the stalks. Place the asparagus in a baking pan. Don't worry if the stalks overlap a bit. Drizzle the tablespoon of olive oil over them and toss gently to coat the asparagus evenly. Sprinkle on the salt and pepper, toss again, and spread out in the pan.
  • Roast the asparagus for 10 to 14 minutes, until just tender and slightly browned. Remember that they will continue to cook a bit after you remove them from the oven, so take them out while they're still a little firmer than you would like.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, zest, crème fraiche, and Sriracha until smooth. Slowly pour in the ⅓ cup olive oil, whisking all the while until the dressing is thick, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Let the asparagus cool slightly, and while still warm drizzle over some of the lemon sauce. Serve right away with the rest of the sauce passed on the side if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 13 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ASPARAGUS WITH CREAM SAUCE



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From Venice, Florida, Arletta Slocum relates, "This lovely side dish has been a favorite in our family for many years - especially for Easter dinners. Fresh green beans can be substituted for the asparagus."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, garlic powder, lemon-pepper and salt until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Add the parsley, vinegar and dill., Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low; whisk in sour cream. Drain asparagus; arrange on a serving platter. Top with cream sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS AND LEMON SAUCE



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A quick midweek vegetarian pasta dish with asparagus and a creamy lemon sauce. I always use organic lemons whenever I use the zest.

Provided by barbara

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lemons
1 (16 ounce) box penne pasta
5 tablespoons butter, divided
¾ pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¾ cup heavy cream
1 ½ cups vegetable broth, or more to taste
4 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
1 pinch white sugar, or to taste
2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
½ cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Zest and juice 1 1/2 lemons. Cut remaining lemon half into wedges and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking water.
  • While penne is cooking, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a pot over medium heat and cook asparagus until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and remove from pot.
  • Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter and heat until a pinch of flour sprinkled into the pot will just begin to bubble. Whisk in flour to form a thick paste the consistency of cake frosting. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, for about 5 minutes. Whisk in cream and vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley into the sauce; season with salt, pepper, and sugar. Add asparagus and heat through, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and penne to the sauce and pour in some of the reserved cooking water. Serve with shaved Parmesan and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 810.8 calories, Carbohydrate 103.8 g, Cholesterol 108.1 mg, Fat 37.2 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 21.8 g, Sodium 512 mg, Sugar 9 g

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON SAUCE



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We didn't have an oven or stove in our first years of marriage, so we relied heavily on our microwave. This side of asparagus in a creamy lemon sauce was always a favorite. Garnished with fresh lemon wedges, it's a pretty addition to any menu. -Janice Gerbitz, Woodland, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups cut fresh asparagus (2-inch pieces)
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Place asparagus and water chestnuts in a shallow microwave-safe dish; add 1/2 in. of water. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender; drain and keep warm. , In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the cream cheese, water, milk and lemon zest. Cover and microwave on high for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Pour over asparagus mixture; sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY LEMON SAUCE



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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Broil     Quick & Easy

Yield 4-6 people

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb Fresh asparagus, tough ends chopped off
2 T Mayonnaise*
1 Lemon
1 Hard boiled egg
*I like to use Grape seed Oil Mayonnaise, which you can buy at most organic grocery stores.

Steps:

  • Boil the asparagus, covered, until emerald green and slightly tender. Drain, and let sit in colander until cool. Juice the lemon, and combine with mayonnaise. You can add more lemon juice or mayonnaise, depending on the taste/consistency you desire. Stir with a wire whisk until smooth. Arrange asparagus on platter, drizzle sauce on top. Force egg through colander and sprinkle on top. Chill, or serve immediately.

PAPPARDELLE IN LEMON CREAM SAUCE WITH ASPARAGUS AND SMOKED SALMON



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Categories     Pasta     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Salmon     Asparagus     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound asparagus
2 large shallots
2 lemons
1/4 pound sliced smoked salmon (optional)
1 pound dried pappardelle or fettuccine
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Trim asparagus and diagonally cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Finely chop shallots. Finely grate enough lemon zest to measure 1 1/2 teaspoons and squeeze enough juice to measure 3 tablespoons. Cut salmon into 2 x 1/2-inch strips.
  • Fill a 6-quart pasta pot three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil for asparagus and pasta. Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water.
  • Cook asparagus in boiling water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes, and with a slotted spoon transfer to ice water to stop cooking. Reserve water in pot over low heat, covered. Drain asparagus and set aside some asparagus tips for garnish.
  • In a deep 12-inch heavy skillet cook shallots in butter with salt and pepper to taste over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cream and zest and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice and remove skillet from heat. Return water in pot to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente and ladle out and reserve 1 cup pasta water. Drain pasta in a colander and add to sauce with asparagus, 1/2 cup pasta water, three fourths salmon, remaining tablespoon lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Heat mixture over low heat, gently tossing (and adding more remaining pasta water as needed if mixture becomes dry), until just heated through.
  • Serve pasta garnished with reserved asparagus tips and remaining salmon.

ASPARAGUS IN LEMON BUTTER SAUCE



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Make and share this Asparagus in Lemon Butter Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by swimmer175

Categories     Vegetable

Time 12m

Yield 1 bunch of asparagus, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 bunch asparagus
3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Fill large skillet with a 1/4 inch of water, chop the ends off of the aspargus and add into the skillet. Cover, and put on medium heat.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan. add lemon juice and stir until well mixed. Remove from heat.
  • When the asparagus is tender, remove from heat and drain off the water. Server with the lemon butter sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.1, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 52.1, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 2

ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE



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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

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
Simply Steamed Asparagus

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.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut asparagus or frozen asparagus that has been thawed and drained.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or half-and-half instead. Just be aware that the sauce will be thinner.
  • To make a vegan version of this sauce, use almond milk or cashew cream instead of heavy cream.
  • For a more flavorful sauce, use freshly squeezed lemon juice instead of bottled lemon juice.
  • To add a bit of spice to the sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • Serve the sauce over cooked asparagus, pasta, chicken, or fish.

Conclusion:

This creamy lemon asparagus sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a light and refreshing sauce for asparagus or a creamy and flavorful sauce for chicken or fish, this sauce is a great option. So next time you are looking for a new sauce to try, give this creamy lemon asparagus sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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