BLANCHED ASPARAGUS
Plunge asparagus into rapidly boiling water, then refresh in ice water to keep them crisp-tender and bright green.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Prepare 1 1/2 pounds medium-thick asparagus (see Rinse and Snap). Have a large bowl of ice water ready. In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Season with 2 tablespoons coarse salt, and add asparagus; boil until tender, 3 to 4 minutes (depending on thickness).
- Remove with tongs, or drain in a colander, and immediately transfer to ice water for 1 minute to stop the cooking process. Drain; refrigerate until completely chilled.
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Sandy Knott
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I tried this recipe and it was actually really good. The lemon-butter sauce is what really makes it.
Boni Yeamin
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I usually have some leftover after making a stir-fry or soup, and this is a great way to use it up.
Me Shabul
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so simple and quick to make. I always have asparagus on hand, so it's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table in a hurry.
Jesus Barragan
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious.
Abdu Nasir
[email protected]Great recipe!
Thandeka Cindi
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The asparagus is always perfectly cooked and the sauce is delicious.
Abubakar Official 786
[email protected]This is my new favorite way to cook asparagus. It's so easy and quick, and the asparagus always comes out perfectly.
Ibrahim Raja
[email protected]The asparagus turned out great! I used fresh asparagus from my garden and it was so flavorful.
Mr Rejaul
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the lemon-butter sauce was amazing.
Lorraine Gonzalez
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to prepare asparagus. It's simple and easy to follow, and the results are delicious.