Best 7 Pistachio Crusted Asparagus Recipes

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**Unveil the Culinary Symphony of Pistachio-Crusted Asparagus: A Symphony of Flavors and Textures**

As a culinary masterpiece, pistachio-crusted asparagus takes the humble vegetable to new heights of flavor and sophistication. This delectable dish combines the earthy taste of asparagus with the nutty richness of pistachios, creating a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. But that's not all, as this article unveils a treasure trove of additional asparagus recipes, each offering a unique culinary adventure.

**Additional Asparagus Recipes to Expand Your Culinary Horizons:**

1. **Asparagus and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta:** This vibrant pasta dish combines the flavors of asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, and a tangy lemon-herb sauce for a delightful and flavorful meal.

2. **Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart:** This elegant tart features a flaky crust filled with a creamy goat cheese and asparagus filling, topped with a sprinkling of fresh herbs for a savory and satisfying appetizer or light lunch.

3. **Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Glaze:** Simplicity meets sophistication in this recipe, where roasted asparagus is drizzled with a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze for a delightful side dish or healthy snack.

4. **Asparagus and Prosciutto Skewers:** These colorful skewers combine the salty richness of prosciutto with the tender-crisp texture of asparagus, grilled to perfection for a flavorful and visually appealing hors d'oeuvre.

5. **Creamy Asparagus Soup:** This velvety smooth soup is perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day, showcasing the delicate flavor of asparagus blended with a creamy sauce and garnished with fresh herbs.

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

PISTACHIO-CRUSTED SALMON



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Make ordinary salmon extra special by topping it with a pistachio crust. You can have it on the table in under 30 minutes for a quick weeknight meal or a dinner party for guests. Serve with a chilled glass of Sauvignon Blanc.

Provided by France C

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Baked Salmon Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup crushed pistachios
2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter, melted
4 (6 ounce) fillets salmon with skin, center cut
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine pistachios, panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and butter in a small bowl; stir with a fork until evenly combined.
  • Lightly season salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear salmon fillets, flesh-side down, for 2 to 3 minutes. Turn heat off and flip salmon pieces over so skin side is down. Brush tops of salmon evenly with Dijon mustard. Top with pistachio mixture, pressing mixture down onto salmon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 107.9 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 36.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 322.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

PISTACHIO CRUSTED CHICKEN



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This recipe is so easy, and very elegant. Anyone can make it, and everyone will enjoy it!

Provided by Julie

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Breaded

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup chopped pistachios
½ cup bread crumbs
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
salt and pepper to taste
2 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch strips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Mix together pistachios and bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. In a separate bowl, stir together Dijon mustard, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper until smooth. Dip chicken into Dijon mixture to coat, then coat with bread crumbs. Place onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Place into preheated oven and turn the oven down to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake until the chicken is no longer pink and the pistachio coating is golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 497 mg, Sugar 12 g

ASPARAGUS AND PISTACHIO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 8h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups asparagus tips, blanched
1 cup fava beans, blanched
3/4 cup pistachios, shelled
4 cups mixed baby lettuce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons Lemon Oil, recipe follows
3/4 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon
3/4 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 quart canola oil
4 lemons, zested in strips
1/4 bunch lemon thyme
1/4 stick lemongrass

Steps:

  • Toss together asparagus, fava beans, and pistachios. Add to lettuce. Combine vinaigrette ingredients and season to taste with salt and pepper. Dress the salad with lemon vinaigrette. Season, to taste.
  • Put all ingredients in a pot and warm gently for about 10 minutes Infuse overnight and strain.

PISTACHIO-CRUSTED ASPARAGUS



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Asparagus rolled in ground pistachios and baked. This is to-die-for and no one else is doing it.

Provided by davebuoy

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups shelled pistachio nuts
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons water
2 pounds thick asparagus, shaved using a vegetable peeler
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place pistachio nuts in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Transfer to a plate.
  • Beat eggs with water in a shallow bowl. Roll asparagus in the egg wash, then in ground nuts. Place on a wire rack set on a sheet pan. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) while pistachio crust sets, about 15 minutes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 201.2 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

PISTACHIO-CRUSTED PORK WITH PLUM SAUCE AND FRIED LEEKS



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Categories     Pork     Bake     Sauté     Plum     Pistachio     Leek     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
1/3 cup oyster sauce*
1/3 cup plum sauce*
1/4 cup mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)*
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce*
3 kaffir lime leaves**
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil
1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 12 rounds (each about 1 1/2 inches thick)
1/2 cup (about 4 ounces) roasted natural pistachios, finely chopped
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
Crispy Fried Leeks (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine chicken stock, oyster sauce, plum sauce, mirin, orange juice, chili-garlic sauce and kaffir lime leaves in heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer until sauce is reduced to 1 cup, whisking occasionally, about 25 minutes. Whisk in apple cider vinegar and sugar. Remove from heat. (Sauce can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Remove lime leaves.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat sesame oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Sauté pork until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Transfer pork to work surface; brush each piece with sauce and dip in pistachios, turning to coat. Transfer pork to rimmed baking sheet. Bake until thermometer inserted into center registers 150°F, about 10 minutes.
  • Bring sauce to boil. Add butter one piece at a time, whisking just until melted before adding next piece. Transfer 2 pork medallions to each of 6 plates. Drizzle sauce around pork. Top with fried leeks, if desired. Serve immediately.
  • *Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.
  • **Leaves of the kaffir lime tree; available frozen or sometimes fresh at Asian markets. If unavailable, substitute 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice and 1 teaspoon grated lime peel.

PISTACHIO PIE CRUST



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Make and share this Pistachio Pie Crust recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Food.com

Categories     Pie

Time 45m

Yield 1 9-inch tart

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup unsalted shelled pistachio
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse the pistachios until finely ground. In the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with the paddle, beat the butter with the granulated sugar at medium speed until pale, about 1 minute. Add the ground pistachios, almond extract and salt and beat until combined. Add the flour and beat at low speed until incorporated and the dough is crumbly.
  • Scrape the dough into a 9-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Using the bottom of a glass, press the dough over the bottom and up the side of the tart pan. Refrigerate until chilled, 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 300°F Prick the dough all over with a fork. Bake the crust for about 45 minutes, until lightly golden. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2124.3, Fat 121.2, SaturatedFat 61.9, Cholesterol 244, Sodium 1183.2, Carbohydrate 237.6, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 105.3, Protein 30

PISTACHIO ORANGE ASPARAGUS



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We're so pleased to have finally gotten an asparagus bed established! Now when I have a bounty of those tender spears, I pull out this recipe. Orange and pistachios complement the asparagus beautifully. -Janice Mitchell Aurora, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
6 tablespoons coarsely chopped pistachios
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Place asparagus in a steamer basket over water; cover and steam for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Place asparagus on a serving platter and keep warm., In a skillet over medium heat, cook pistachios in butter for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Add orange juice and zest; heat through. Pour over asparagus. Sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, vibrant asparagus spears for the best flavor and texture.
  • Trim the asparagus spears by snapping off the woody ends, revealing the tender part of the vegetable.
  • To make the pistachio crust, use a food processor to finely grind the pistachios, garlic, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
  • Press the pistachio crust mixture onto the asparagus spears, making sure to coat them evenly.
  • Drizzle the asparagus spears with olive oil and sprinkle with additional salt and pepper.
  • Roast the asparagus spears in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp and the pistachio crust is golden brown.
  • Serve the pistachio-crusted asparagus immediately, garnished with fresh herbs like parsley or chives.
  • For a vegetarian main course, pair the pistachio-crusted asparagus with a side of roasted potatoes and a green salad.

Conclusion:

Pistachio-crusted asparagus is a delicious and elegant side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of crunchy pistachios, savory parmesan cheese, and tender asparagus creates a dish that is both flavorful and visually appealing. Whether you serve it as an appetizer, side dish, or main course, pistachio-crusted asparagus is sure to impress your guests. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this recipe is a must-try for any home cook.

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