ASPARAGUS WITH GINGER-ORANGE BUTTER
I found this on the internet years ago. It's easy and the butter is made ahead and frozen. The butter is also good on all kinds of veggies. From Al Rice, North Pole Alaska.
Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Categories Vegetables
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Grate 2 teaspoons orange zest; place in small bowl.
- 2. Squeeze juice.
- 3. To orange zest, add butter, 1 tablespoon orange juice, cilantro, ginger and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- 4. With portable mixer, beat to blend.
- 5. Place on plastic wrap; roll up to form a 3-inch log, twisting ends.
- 6. Freeze 30 minutes, or refrigerate overnight.
- 7. After butter mixture has set, cook asparagus: peel bottom third of asparagus spears with vegetable peeler.
- 8. In large, deep skillet, combine 2 cups water, remaining orange juice, 1 /2 teaspoon salt and the asparagus; heat to boiling.
- 9. Reduce heat; simmer, partially covered, 4 minutes or until tender.
- 10. Drain; place on platter.
- 11. Remove butter from freezer; unwrap.
- 12. Slice into 1/4-inch rounds; place on hot asparagus.
- 13. Per serving: 120 calories, 5 g protein, 6 g carbohydrate, 10 g 6t, 26 mg, cholesterol, 271 mg sodium.
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Tae Dailey
[email protected]I'm allergic to ginger. Can I substitute another ingredient?
Ibrahim El Idrissi
[email protected]This recipe is way too complicated. I don't have the time or patience to make it.
Destiny Otobo
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my dish didn't turn out as good as the picture.
Shajahan Sharafudeen
[email protected]The asparagus was a bit overcooked, but the sauce was still delicious.
Hannington Twinomujuni
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used a little more seasoning.
Aaron Drayer
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but this recipe was actually really good. The sauce is what made it for me.
Courtney Hutton
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and tangy sauce.
Alys Nicholls
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really flavorful dish.
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[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.
Bin Umar
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress your guests.
celeb Tukei
[email protected]This dish is so delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend it!
Elma Pacolli
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to cook asparagus.
Virginia Selowa
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.
Kuro Aoixi
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Ryan McHugh
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I had some leftover from a salad and this was the perfect way to use it up.
Jana Shaito
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The ginger and orange complement each other perfectly and the butter adds a richness that makes this dish truly special.
Esaias Hicks
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are stunning. The asparagus is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is simply delicious.
Arame Arame
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of asparagus, but this recipe changed my mind. The ginger-orange butter sauce is amazing and really brings out the flavor of the asparagus.
kiryowa Enoch
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the ginger-orange butter sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again.