Best 12 Orange Sauce Asparagus Recipes

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Asparagus, a spring vegetable known for its vibrant green color and delicate flavor, takes center stage in this culinary journey. Prepared with a tangy orange sauce, this dish offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. The zesty orange sauce, infused with aromatic herbs and a hint of Dijon mustard, elevates the natural sweetness of asparagus, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The recipe provides both stovetop and oven-baking methods, catering to diverse cooking preferences and ensuring a perfectly cooked asparagus every time. Additionally, the article includes a vegan and gluten-free variation of the orange sauce, making it accessible to individuals with dietary restrictions. Whether you prefer the classic or the alternative version, this recipe promises a delectable and satisfying dining experience.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE SAUCE



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Special enough for company, this dish suggested by field editor Cathee Bethel of Lebanon, Oregon has the inspiring taste of spring. "The light, creamy orange sauce makes asparagus a treat for the whole family," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Dash cayenne pepper
Orange slices and additional orange zest, optional

Steps:

  • Place asparagus and a small amount of water in a skillet; bring to a boil. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, orange juice, zest and cayenne. Drain asparagus; top with orange sauce. Garnish with orange slices and zest if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ORANGE SAUCE ASPARAGUS



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"Pretty enough for company, this asparagus dish has a delightful citrus flavor," says field editor Lucy Meyring of Walden, Colorado.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 garlic clove, quartered
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned

Steps:

  • Place asparagus and a small amount of water in a large skillet; bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in another skillet, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute; discard garlic. Stir in the orange juice, zest, salt and pepper; heat through., Drain asparagus and place in a serving dish. Drizzle with orange sauce; garnish with orange segments.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ASPARAGUS IN ORANGE SAUCE



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Say good by to winter with the arrival of fresh asparagus brought to your table! When not in season, green beans may be substituted for the asparagus, or orange juice concentrate may be substituted for the fresh.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Vegetable

Time 19m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs pencil thin asparagus, tough end removed
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the asparagus and cook until just tender, 3-4 minutes, depending on the thickness.
  • Drain into a colander and immediately refresh under cold running water; drain and return to pot.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the orange juice, wine, and the broth to a boil over meium heat.
  • Reduce until 1/4 cup remains.
  • Whisk in the oil.
  • Pour over the asparagus, tossing well to coat; season with the salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Heat over low heat until the asparagus are hot.
  • Serve warm.

ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 oranges
1 pink shallot, minced
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
20 spears green asparagus, trimmed
Parmesan cheese, for shaving

Steps:

  • First, make the dressing: Zest 1 orange into a bowl, then juice both oranges and boil the juice down in a small saucepan to about 3 tablespoons. Meanwhile, mince the shallot and put it in a ramekin with the vinegar poured over. Set aside 5 minutes. Add the mustard to the zest. When the orange juice has reduced, strain it over the zest. Drain the shallot, discarding the vinegar, and add. Whisk all together, then slowly whisk in the oil. Taste, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Bring a saute pan full of water to the boil. Salt it, then add the asparagus and cook until tender. Drain, and immediately rinse under ice-cold water to set the color. Pat dry with paper towels and transfer to a serving platter. Spoon over the sauce. Shave over Parmesan cheese. Grind over some pepper and serve.

ASPARAGUS IN CREAMY ORANGE MALTAISE BUTTER SAUCE



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This is a recipes from a small book of great recipes called "Salads and Summer Dishes". I borrowed it and have made many of the recipes so far,with excellent results so this one is on the "to do" list. Maltaise sauce is a variation on the traditional Hollandaise sauce, but orange juice is added for a slightly different take, in flavour and colour to an old classic. Posted for ZWT REGION: France.

Provided by kiwidutch

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

450 g asparagus (1 lb)
3 egg yolks
1 grated orange, juice and rind of
salt
pepper
100 g unsalted butter, softened (4oz)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons heavy cream
orange rind twists (garnish)

Steps:

  • Wash the asparagus and snap off the ends to remove the tough part of the stalks. Tie the asparagus into bundles of 6-7 stalks and boil them for 10-15 minutes standing upright in a pan of hot water. Drain well.
  • To make the sauce, in a small metal bowl or pot beat the butter, egg yolks, salt, pepper and orange rind together. Place over a larger pan of hot water and whisk in the orange and lemon juice cooking over a gentle heat while adding the butter a LITTLE at a time, so that it thickens, don't rush this, becuase if the previous amount of butter has not emulsified before the next lot is added, the sauce will split.
  • Once it begins to thicken, remove from the heat and continue beating for a full minute, then stir in the cream.
  • Mix together well, the orange juice should have turned the sauce a soft shade of pink. Pour the sauce into a sauce boat and serve with the bundles of asparagus immediately.
  • Decorate the asparagus bundles with orange twists.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE BUTTER SAUCE



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Make and share this Steamed Asparagus With Orange Butter Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs fresh asparagus
1/2 cup butter (may sub margarine)
1/3 cup minced shallot (may sub white part of green onions)
1 1/4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 1/3 cups orange juice

Steps:

  • Rinse asparagus well, trim bottoms an stand upright in a steamer with water to cover 1/2 inch of the stalks.
  • Steam until crisp-tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Drain and keep warm.
  • In the meanwhile, melt 1T of butter in a wide frying pan over medium heat. Add shallots/onion and cook, stirring until soft.
  • Add mustard and juice. Bring to a boil over high heat and reduce to 1/3 cup.
  • Remove sauce from heat and stir in remaining.
  • Place asparagus on a serving platter and top with the sauce.

ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE MUSTARD SAUCE AND SAUCE MOUSSELINE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds jumbo asparagus
Orange Mustard Sauce, recipe follows
Sauce Mousseline, recipe follows
3 cups fresh orange juice, strained
1/4 cup grainy mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
3/4 cup heavy cream, whipped
3 egg yolks
4 tablespoons water
1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Freshly ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound unsalted butter, clarified
1/2 cup whipped cream

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook asparagus until al dente (about 5 minutes, for regular asparagus and 3 minutes for pencil asparagus, from the time the water returns to a boil).
  • Remove asparagus from the pot and refresh in ice water to stop the cooking process. Chill until needed.
  • Serve with both cold Orange Mustard Sauce and hot Sauce Mousseline.
  • In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, reduce the orange juice until only 1/2 cup remains. Transfer to a bowl and let cool, over a bowl of ice. Stir in mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • Add whipped cream and stir until well blended. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
  • Yield: 1 1/2 cups
  • In a heat resistant mixing bowl, combine the egg yolks, water, lemon juice, pepper, and salt. Whip over hot, not boiling, water until thick and creamy. Slowly whisk in the butter, a few drops at a time, until the mixture begins to emulsify. In a slow stream, whisk in the remaining butter until it is completely incorporated. Correct seasoning, to taste. Fold in the whipped cream and keep warm until needed.
  • Yield: 1 1/2 cups
  • Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck, "Modern French Cooking for the American Kitchen" Houghton Mifflin, 1981

ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE-CREAM SAUCE AND CASHEWS



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This is a delicious and unexpected take on asparagus, handed down to me by my Aunt, Anne. Creamy and flavorful, it's sure to be a hit at your next dinner!

Provided by allison125

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ½ pounds fresh asparagus
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy cream
salt to taste
ground white pepper to taste
1 large orange - peeled, sectioned, and cut into large pieces
½ cup chopped cashews
finely grated orange zest for garnish

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water. Cover and cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 4 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in cream and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, or until lightly thickened. Season to taste with salt and white pepper. Remove from heat, and stir in orange pieces.
  • Arrange asparagus on a serving platter, and season lightly with salt. Pour cream sauce over asparagus, and sprinkle with chopped cashews and orange zest. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 96.8 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.2 g, Sodium 281.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE GINGER SAUCE



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Make and share this Asparagus With Orange Ginger Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Oranges

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb fresh asparagus
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest, grated
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 inch fresh gingerroot, peeled and grated
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Wash asparagus and snap off tough ends. Place in a steamer basket and steam until just tender, about 5 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan, stir together juice, zest and cornstarch.
  • Cook over medium-high heat until boiling. Let thicken and reduce while stirring with a whisk, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add grated ginger.
  • Place asparagus on a serving plate and pour sauce over asparagus; top with toasted almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.4, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 2.7, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.9, Protein 3.5

ASPARAGUS WITH LOW FAT ORANGE SAUCE



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The dreamsicle-colored sauce is a nice accent on steamed asparagus and adds very few calories. This won rave reviews when I served it for Easter dinner. I have included my make-shift instructions for steaming asparagus in a large frying pan. The sauce came from Taste of Home in April/May 1999. Preparation time does not include refrigerator chilling time.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Vegetable

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon orange peel (grated)
1 dash cayenne pepper
1/2 lb asparagus (soaked clean)
4 slices oranges, halved into half moons (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, orange juice, orange peel, and cayenne. Let chill for 2 hours in refrigerator.
  • Soak asparagus in water for 10 minutes. Break off woody ends (ends can be used to make a vegetable stock). Purists scrape off the bud triangles on the stalk (I am not a purist.).
  • Set a round wire cooling rack (for cake pans or cookies) in a large frying pan. Pour water up to 1/4-inch below the cooling rack. Place asparagus on top of cooling rack. If necessary, form a second layer at a 90-degree angle to the first layer. Cover.
  • Heat frying pan on medium-high heat to steam asparagus for 7 minutes.
  • Place steamed asparagus spears on plates and top with a dollop of orange sauce. Garnish each serving with 2 half moons of orange slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 2.9, Sodium 79.6, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.9, Protein 2.4

SPANISH TAPAS - ASPARAGUS W/ORANGE AND LEMON SAUCE



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Spanish tapas are smaller and multiple dishes served in one seating and is a wonderful chance at tasting more variety in one meal. I have more tapas listed.

Provided by Deantini

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15 ounce) can white asparagus (or green)
2 large egg yolks, hard-boiled
1 raw egg yolk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 pinch salt, and pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1 egg white
1 orange, sliced
1 lemon, sliced

Steps:

  • Drain the asparagus in a sieve.
  • Chop the hard-boiled egg yolks and mix with the raw egg yolk.
  • Add the orange and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
  • Gradually add the olive oil, beating as if for mayonnaise.
  • Check seasoning to taste.
  • Beat the egg white until stiff and add to the sauce.
  • Arrange the well-drained asparagus on a serving dish, pour sauce over top and decorate with slices of orange and lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.7, Fat 30.5, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 152.1, Sodium 61.9, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 5.5, Protein 5.9

ORANGE DILL SAUCE FOR ASPARAGUS (OR FISH)



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Haven't tried it yet but sounds good. You can use on asparagus, other vegetables or fish. This yields 1 1/4 cups.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Sauces

Time 35m

Yield 1 1/4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup Chardonnay wine
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 orange, zest of
1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Simmer the wine in a small saucepan for about 2 minutes, until the liquid is reduced by approximately 2 tablespoons.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, the reduced wine, the zest and the dill and stir until it is smooth.
  • Blend in the orange juice and taste. If it is too tart, add the optional sugar.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least a 1/2 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
  • Cook asparagus by either steaming or blanching is salted water and let cool to room temperature.
  • Serve with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.8, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 420.8, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 6.3, Protein 3.1

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender asparagus: Look for asparagus spears that are bright green and have tight, closed tips. Avoid spears that are limp or have woody ends.
  • Trim the asparagus spears: Snap off the tough, woody ends of the asparagus spears. You can also use a sharp knife to cut off about 1 inch from the bottom of the spears.
  • Cook the asparagus until it is tender-crisp: Asparagus should be cooked until it is tender, but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked asparagus will be mushy and lose its flavor.
  • Make the orange sauce ahead of time: The orange sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead of time. Simply store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Serve the asparagus with your favorite protein: Orange sauce asparagus is a great side dish for chicken, fish, or pork.

Conclusion:

Orange sauce asparagus is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The bright, citrusy flavor of the orange sauce complements the asparagus perfectly, and the dish can be served with a variety of proteins. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a more elegant dish for a special occasion, orange sauce asparagus is sure to please everyone at the table.

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