Welcome to a culinary journey that celebrates the vibrant flavors of roasted asparagus, taken to new heights with a luscious balsamic brown butter sauce. This flavor-packed dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual masterpiece, adding a pop of color to any table. The tantalizing aroma of roasted asparagus mingling with the nutty richness of browned butter and the tangy sweetness of balsamic vinegar will surely entice your senses. This recipe trifecta offers three variations to suit your preferences—from a classic preparation to a tantalizingly spicy rendition and a delightful almond-infused version. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR
Since my husband and I both work full-time. I'm always looking for fast nutritious recipes. The whole family loves this tasty treatment for asparagus. I can't make it often enough. -Natalie Peterson of Kirkland, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the asparagus in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with oil, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Drizzle with vinegar just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR
A quick and robust way to enjoy asparagus. Roasting highlights the natural sweetness of the asparagus while the balsamic vinegar offers a tangy compliment to this great side dish.
Provided by Gemini26
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
- Place asparagus in a shallow 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with oil, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
- Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Drizzle with vinegar just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 31.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
ASPARAGUS WITH BROWN BUTTER
Writing in 1991, Jacques Pépin talked of his love of asparagus, stemming back to his childhood in France. His approach to the vegetable is as uncomplicated as it gets. "It is best when cooked in just enough water to steam it," he wrote. "It is ready - tender but still a bit firm to the bite - after a few minutes." Topped with a brown butter sauce, it's a perfect accompaniment to meat, poultry or fish, but also just as at home with some white rice, part of a simple weeknight meal.
Provided by Jacques Pepin
Categories quick, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel the lower part (root end) of the asparagus stalks with a vegetable peeler.
- In a large nonreactive saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the asparagus in one layer, cover and cook over high heat for about 6 minutes, to the desired tenderness. Lift asparagus from the water (most of it should have evaporated) and arrange on a platter.
- Meanwhile, heat the butter in a skillet until it is lightly browned and stops smoking. Sprinkle the asparagus with the salt and pepper, and pour the hot butter over it. Garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 119, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 199 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BAKED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC BUTTER SAUCE
This is a simple and delicious side dish. Fresh asparagus is baked until tender, and dressed with a blend of butter, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar.
Provided by CAE
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Arrange the asparagus on a baking sheet. Coat with cooking spray, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake asparagus 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat, and stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. Pour over the baked asparagus to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 307.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
SLOW-ROASTED BONE-IN PORK RIB ROAST
Steps:
- 1. Remove roast from bones, running knife down length of bones and following contours as closely as possible. Reserve bones. Combine sugar and salt in small bowl. Pat roast dry. If necessary, trim thick spots of surface fat layer to about 1/4" thickness. Cut slits, spaced 1" apart and in crosshatch pattern, in surface fat layer, being careful not to cut into meat. Rub roast evenly with sugar mixture. Wrap roast and ribs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hrs or up to 24 hrs. 2. Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 250. Sprinkle roast evenly with pepper. Place roast back on ribs so bones fit where they were cut; tie roast to bones with lengths of kitchen twine between ribs. Transfer roast, fat side up, to wire rack set in a sheet pan. Roast until meat registers 145 degrees, 3 to 4 hrs. 3. Remove roast from oven (leave roast on sheet), tent loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for 30 minutes. 4. Meanwhile combine port and cherries in bowl and microwave til steaming, 1 to 2 min. Cover and let stand until cherries are plump, about 10 min. Strain port through fine-mesh strainer into med saucepan, reserving cherries. 5. Add vinegar, thyme sprigs, and shallots to port and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high and reduce mixture until it measures 3/4 c, 14 to 16 min. Add cream and reduce again to 3/4 c, about 5 min. Discard thyme sprigs. Off heat, whisk in butter, few pieces at a time, til fully incorporated. Stir in cherries, minced thyme, salt, and pepper. Cover pan and hold, off heat, until serving. Or, let sauce cool completely and refrigerate for up to two days, reheating over medium heat until warm. 6. Adjust oven rack 8" from broiler element and heat broiler. Return roast to oven and broil until top of roast is well browned and crispy, 2 to 6 min. 7. Transfer roast to carving board; cut twine and remove meat from ribs. Slice meat into 3/4 inch thick slices and serve, passing sauce separately
ROASTED SALMON WITH ASPARAGUS, LEMON AND BROWN BUTTER
Ready in just 15 minutes, this fast dinner combines silky salmon with a vibrant green medley of asparagus and peas. While the fish roasts, the vegetables and sauce come together in one pan on the stovetop. Thinly slicing the asparagus is the trick to maintaining a crisp texture that complements the tender salmon, while bright lemon juice and zingy capers balance the nutty brown butter sauce. Parsley is used here to finish, but dill or tarragon would also be lovely. Leftover vegetables make a fantastic omelet filling the next day.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories seafood, vegetables, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. Rub salmon all over with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange skin side-down on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until medium, 8 to 10 minutes.
- While the salmon roasts, prepare the asparagus: In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add asparagus, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter to skillet. Cook, stirring, until foam subsides and butter is deep golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. (Be careful not to burn). Turn off heat and stir in lemon juice, capers, peas, parsley and cooked asparagus. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide vegetables among plates. Top with salmon and spoon over any remaining pan sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC BROWNED BUTTER
I found this recipe in a Cooking Light magazine; it differs from some of the other Cooking Light recipes in that there is no oil and fewer ingredients. It is a very simple and delicious way to prepare asparagas.
Provided by SunshineNut
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Arrange asparagas in single layer on baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
- Sprinkle with Salt and Pepper.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes until tender.
- Melt butter in small skillet; cook for 3 minutes until light brown. Remove from heat and stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar.
- Drizzle over asparagas and serve immediately.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender asparagus: Look for spears that are bright green, firm, and have tightly closed tips. Avoid spears that are limp, wilted, 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 the ends.
- Roast the asparagus at a high temperature: This will help to caramelize the asparagus and give it a slightly smoky flavor. You can roast the asparagus in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender.
- Make the balsamic brown butter sauce while the asparagus is roasting: This will save you time and ensure that the sauce is hot and ready to serve when the asparagus is done.
- Use a good quality balsamic vinegar: The balsamic vinegar is the star of the sauce, so it's important to use a good quality vinegar that has a deep, rich flavor.
- Serve the roasted asparagus with the balsamic brown butter sauce immediately: This dish is best served hot, so enjoy it right away.
Conclusion:
Roasted asparagus with balsamic brown butter sauce is a simple yet elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. The asparagus is roasted to perfection and the balsamic brown butter sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
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