Best 7 Fresh Asparagus With Buttered Almonds Recipes

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**Savor the Spring's Bounty: A Culinary Journey with Fresh Asparagus and Buttered Almonds**

As spring awakens the earth, its bounty brings forth a treasure trove of flavors, and among them shines the vibrant asparagus. With its slender spears and delicate taste, asparagus takes center stage in this culinary adventure. Embark on a journey of culinary delight as we explore a collection of recipes that celebrate the essence of fresh asparagus, each one a symphony of textures and flavors. From the classic pairing with buttered almonds to innovative salads and savory tarts, these recipes showcase the versatility of this seasonal gem. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and embrace the vibrant essence of spring with every bite.

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ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BUTTERED ALMONDS, CAPERS AND DILL



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Cooking asparagus is one of the easiest kitchen tasks around. There is almost no preparation, the asparagus is roasted plain in the oven, and all that's left to do is fry some almonds and capers to spoon on top. This can be served as part of a festive spread of salads and seasonal dips. It also works well as a side for meat, fish or grain dishes.

Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi

Categories     side dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/3 pounds/600 grams asparagus, woody ends trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons/30 grams unsalted butter
Scant 1/4 cup/20 grams sliced (flaked) almonds
3 tablespoons/30 grams baby capers, patted dry on paper towels (kitchen paper)
1/4 to 1/2 cup/5 to 10 grams roughly chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit/220 degrees Celsius. Line a baking sheet (baking tray) with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl or on a work surface, use your hands or tongs to toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon oil, a generous pinch of salt and a good grind of pepper. Arrange asparagus in the paper-lined pan, spaced well apart, and roast, shaking the pan occasionally, until asparagus is soft and starting to brown in places, 8 to 12 minutes, depending on thickness. Remove from oven and set aside in the pan.
  • In a small or medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until foamy. Add almonds and fry, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes (reduce heat as needed to prevent scorching). Pour almonds and butter evenly over asparagus.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan and heat over high heat. Once hot, add the capers and fry, stirring continuously, until they have opened up and become crisp, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, remove capers from the oil and sprinkle over the asparagus. Add dill. Using tongs or two spoons, mix gently to combine, transfer to a large plate and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 138, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 285 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ASPARAGUS WITH SLICED ALMONDS AND PARMESAN CHEESE



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This simple recipe takes ordinary asparagus and turns it into a side dish that any man in your life will love! Serve as a side dish to grilled salmon or turkey meatballs.

Provided by BRENOLA

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 12m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons butter
1 pound asparagus, bottoms trimmed
⅓ cup sliced almonds
⅓ cup Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus, and cook, stirring, about 3 minutes. Stir in almonds and parmesan, and cook until the cheese is slightly browned, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 22.6 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 170.7 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

FRESH ASPARAGUS WITH BUTTERED ALMONDS



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Make and share this Fresh Asparagus with Buttered Almonds recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Fruit

Time 21m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons butter
1 cup sliced almonds
salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 lb fresh pencil asparagus, trimmed and blanched

Steps:

  • In a large sauté pan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Add the almonds.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Sauté until golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the asparagus.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Remove and serve.

ASPARAGUS WITH ALMONDS



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This side will please the palates of everyone-even those who generally don't care for asparagus. I look forward to spring each year so I can make this tasty side dish.-Eileen Bechtel, Wainwright, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 3-4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons sliced almonds
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute almonds in 1 teaspoon of oil until lightly browned; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute asparagus in the remaining oil for 1 minute. Add the water, sugar, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Drain. Sprinkle with lemon juice; top with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BUTTER-BRAISED ASPARAGUS



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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

1 1/2 pounds large or medium asparagus
6 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon snipped chives
1 tablespoon roughly chopped parsley or chervil
1 teaspoon chopped tarragon, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon chopped dill, plus more for garnish (optional)

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

STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH ALMOND BUTTER



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From Bon Appetit. A little fancier way to serve asparagus than just the traditional steamed or roasted method. Asparagus is steamed and topped with a lemon almond butter that is seasoned with shallots, garlic and parsley. Delish! Note that cooking time includes time required to steam the asparagus.

Provided by Epi Curious

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped (fresh)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated
2 lbs asparagus, fresh, trimmed
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy small skillet over low heat. Add shallots and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Pour into medium bowl. Add remaining 6 tablespoons butter, parsley, lemon juice and lemon peel to shallot mixture and whisk to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Steam asparagus until crisp-tender. Set aside.
  • Place butter mixture in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add almonds and cook until butter browns, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Add asparagus and stir until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper; divide among plates and serve.

ALMOND ASPARAGUS



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If you love asparagus, this dish is perfect for you. The almonds adds a bit of crunch to the recipe.-Helen Manhart, Neola, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons bread crumbs
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in bread crumbs, garlic and dill; saute until crumbs are golden brown. Remove from heat; stir in the almonds and cheese. Set aside. , Cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender. Drain; heat with remaining butter. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Spoon asparagus into a serving dish and top with the reserved crumb mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh asparagus: Look for spears that are bright green, firm, and have tightly closed tips. Avoid spears that are limp, wilted, or have brown spots.
  • Trim the asparagus: Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus spears. You can also use a sharp knife to cut off the ends.
  • Blanch the asparagus: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the asparagus is bright green and tender. Immediately transfer the asparagus to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Make the buttered almonds: In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the almonds and cook, stirring constantly, until the almonds are golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Serve the asparagus: Arrange the asparagus on a platter and top with the buttered almonds. Serve immediately.

Conclusion:

Fresh asparagus with buttered almonds is a simple but delicious side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a healthy meal. The asparagus is tender and flavorful, and the buttered almonds add a crunchy and nutty flavor. This dish is also very easy to make, and it can be ready in just a few minutes.

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