Grilled Asparagus with Caper-Cornichon Vinaigrette: A Symphony of Flavors and Textures
Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors and textures that grilled asparagus with caper-cornichon vinaigrette offers. This delectable dish showcases the natural sweetness of asparagus, expertly charred and infused with a hint of smokiness from the grill. The tangy and briny caper-cornichon vinaigrette adds a burst of brightness and acidity, perfectly complementing the asparagus' tender-crisp texture. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions to guide you through the grilling process and the preparation of the flavorful vinaigrette. Additionally, it includes variations and serving suggestions to elevate your culinary experience. Whether served as a vibrant side dish or enjoyed as a light and refreshing meal, grilled asparagus with caper-cornichon vinaigrette is a culinary delight that will tantalize your taste buds.
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH CAPER-CORNICHON VINAIGRETTE
Inspired by gribiche, the French sauce traditionally served with steamed asparagus, this salad takes a modern approach by grilling the spears then piling them on a platter with sliced hard-cooked eggs. The mustard vinaigrette, chock-full of cornichons and capers, preserves all the briny goodness of the original sauce.
Provided by Lauryn Tyrell
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a small pot of water to a simmer over medium heat. Lower eggs into water; cook 9 minutes. Transfer to ice bath; let stand until cool enough to handle. Peel and slice into rounds.
- Whisk together vinegar, mustard, and sugar. Slowly whisk in oil, then capers, cornichons, and thyme. Season to taste.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Drizzle asparagus lightly with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, until crisp-tender and charred in places, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a platter, top with eggs, and spoon vinaigrette over top; serve.
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH CAPER SALSA
Caprino fresco is a soft, tangy Italian goat cheese, and here, it lends a deep creaminess to a caper salsa that is draped over grilled asparagus. The recipe, from the chef Yotam Ottolenghi, is quickly prepared. Bread may be needed to sop up the rest of the salsa. (If caprino fresco isn't available, try another soft goat cheese, like chèvre.)
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 25m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fill a medium-size pot with cold water, and place it over high heat. When the water boils, add the asparagus, and blanch for 1 minute. Drain the asparagus, and rinse it immediately under cold water. Drain the asparagus again and place in a medium bowl, with 1 tablespoon of the oil, a pinch of salt and a generous grind of black pepper. Mix gently, and set aside.
- Light a charcoal or gas grill, or place a grill pan on the stove over high heat. Once it is hot, add the asparagus in batches, and grill for approximately 2 to 3 minutes, turning a few times, until the spears are lightly charred. Transfer to a large platter with all the tips facing in one direction.
- Meanwhile, make the salsa. Mix together the capers with the remaining tablespoon of oil, the lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic and parsley. Add the goat cheese to the mixture, stir gently and spoon over the asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 109, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 356 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO WITH SHAVED PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE
Steps:
- Whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil in a small bowl. Add the capers and parsley and season with black pepper. Preheat grill. Grill the asparagus, braised with olive oil. Toss the asparagus with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Wrap a piece of prosciutto around each spear and place on a platter. Drizzle with lemoncaper vinaigrette and top with the cheese.
COLD ASPARAGUS WITH VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Immediately before serving, toss the rinsed, drained, and dried asparagus with 1 tablespoon excellent wine vinegar and 2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.;
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH GREEN PEPPERCORN VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl until combined. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified and stir in the peppercorns. Let the vinaigrette sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. Vinaigrette can be made up to 8 hours in advance and refrigerated.
- Heat the grill to high.
- Toss asparagus with the canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Place grilled asparagus on a platter and drizzle the vinaigrette over the top.
ASPARAGUS WITH MUSTARDY VINAIGRETTE
Thick asparagus spears arranged in an egg shape are topped with paper-thin cutout carrot bunnies.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add asparagus; blanch until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to ice bath; let cool, then drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Use 1-inch cookie or aspic cutters to shape carrot strips, then add to pot and blanch until crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to ice bath and let cool; drain on plate.
- Whisk together vinegar and mustards; season with salt and pepper. Whisking continuously, add oil in a slow, steady stream.
- Transfer asparagus to platter. Garnish with carrot cutouts. Serve, with vinaigrette on side.
ASPARAGUS WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
Here is an easy, springtime recipe that takes no time at all and puts the light flavors of the season right onto your table. Cooking time is key: both the asparagus and the eggs must be watched carefully. Arrange everything on a plate beautifully, and throw open the windows to spring.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories quick, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Snap off and discard the tough bottoms of each asparagus spear. If using large thick asparagus, peel the lower ends with a vegetable peeler. Medium asparagus will not need peeling.
- Bring a medium saucepan half filled with water to a boil, carefully add the eggs and simmer briskly for 9 minutes (10 minutes for a slightly firmer yolk). Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool. Shell the eggs and set aside.
- Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, place the shallots, vinegar and a pinch of salt. Let shallots soften for 5 minutes. Stir in the mustard to dissolve, then whisk in the olive oil to make a thick dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- In a large stainless-steel soup pot bring 4 quarts of well-salted water to a rolling boil. Add the asparagus and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until just done. Remove asparagus with a large strainer and spread out on a baking sheet lined with a clean kitchen towel. Asparagus may be served warm or at room temperature.
- To serve, place asparagus on a platter or individual plates. Spoon the vinaigrette over the asparagus. Garnish with quartered eggs (or roughly chop the eggs if you prefer). Sprinkle with chives.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 160, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 403 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE
Categories Vegetable Appetizer Quick & Easy Low Sodium Summer Boil Gourmet
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Trim asparagus and have ready a large bowl of ice and cold water. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook asparagus until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes, and with tongs transfer to ice water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus well in a colander and pat dry.
- Gently toss asparagus with vinaigrette and salt and pepper to taste.
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON DRESSING
Although steamed asparagus has an unmatched purity of taste, I love the earthy, charred flavor added by the grill, a flavor that can also be achieved with stove-top pan grilling, which combines high heat and a dry, heavy skillet.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus; most spears will break an inch or two from the bottom. Peel the stalks up to the flower bud. Meanwhile, start a charcoal fire or heat a gas grill; if you're cooking indoors, heat a cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it smokes.
- To grill the asparagus spears, toss them with about a tablespoon of oil, mixing with your hands until spears are coated. Season well with salt and pepper. Grill until tender and browned in spots, turning once or twice, in all 5 to 10 minutes.
- To pan grill the asparagus, do not oil or season them. Just toss them in the hot skillet, and cook, turning the spears individually as they brown, until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove as they finish, and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix together the lemon juice and shallots, then stir in enough olive oil to add a little body and take the edge off the sharpness of the lemon; the mixture should still be strong. Season it well with salt and plenty of black pepper, and stir in the parsley. Serve the asparagus hot or at room temperature with grilled fish. Spoon the sauce over everything.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 119, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 600 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
CAPER VINAIGRETTE
Top Provencal Green Salad with this tangy vinaigrette.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, mustard, and capers. Slowly whisk in olive oil to form an emulsion; season with salt and pepper.
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON-CAPER VINAIGRETTE
Recipe found on a a bunch of asparagus purchased at the grocery store recently. Very easy to make. This recipe has been prepared twice now-first time with shallots, omitting the Parmesan cheese and the second time with red onion (use red onion if you want a more pronounced onion flavor and for added color). Can be served warm or at room temperature. Skip the cheese for a vegan version. From dole.com.
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Vinaigrette: Combine the shallots, lemon zest and lemon juice, capers, and parsley in a small non-reactive bowl.
- Whisk in the olive oil; season with taste with salt and pepper.
- Set aside.
- To prepare the asparagus: Brush the asparagus with olive oil; season with salt.
- Grill (I used a stove top grill pan) over medium-high heat, turning often to brown evenly. Grill asparagus until just tender, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Transfer asparagus to a platter.
- Drizzle vinaigrette over the asparagus, sprinkle with pinenuts and top with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.5, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 177.3, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1.9, Protein 6
Tips:
- Choose thick asparagus stalks: Thicker asparagus spears are less likely to overcook and become mushy.
- Trim the asparagus properly: Cut off the woody ends of the asparagus spears, about 1-2 inches from the bottom.
- Blanch the asparagus briefly: Blanching helps to preserve the asparagus' vibrant green color and crisp texture.
- Use a hot grill: A hot grill will help to sear the asparagus and prevent it from sticking.
- Don't overcrowd the grill: Leave some space between the asparagus spears so that they can cook evenly.
- Cook the asparagus until it is tender-crisp: You should be able to pierce the asparagus easily with a fork, but it should still have a slight bite to it.
- Make the caper-cornichon vinaigrette ahead of time: This vinaigrette can be made up to 3 days in advance, so you can save time on grilling day.
- Serve the asparagus warm or at room temperature: This dish can be served as a side dish or as a main course with a side of rice or quinoa.
Conclusion:
Grilled asparagus with caper-cornichon vinaigrette is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for summer entertaining. The asparagus is grilled until tender-crisp and then tossed with a tangy vinaigrette made with capers, cornichons, and shallots. This dish is sure to impress your guests and is a great way to enjoy fresh asparagus.
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