Best 10 Sauteed Confetti Asparagus Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of spring with our sautéed confetti asparagus, an easy and delicious side dish that will brighten up any meal. This colorful dish features tender asparagus spears tossed in a flavorful combination of butter, garlic, lemon juice, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, resulting in a delightful medley of textures and tastes. Whether you prefer classic sautéed asparagus or are looking for a creative twist, we have a recipe variation for every palate. From a simple yet satisfying basic sautéed asparagus to a tantalizing lemon-herb variation, a zesty Asian-inspired stir-fry, and a unique asparagus with crispy prosciutto, our curated collection offers a range of culinary experiences to suit your mood and preferences. Get ready to elevate your next meal with our sautéed confetti asparagus, a versatile dish that promises to impress your taste buds and add a pop of color to your plate.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SAUTéED ASPARAGUS



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Sautéed asparagus cooks quickly with olive oil, garlic, and butter, and is finished with lemon juice and parmesan cheese. It's an easy spring side!

Categories     Easter     Mother's Day     spring     side dish

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch of asparagus (about 1 1/4 lb.)
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 lemon
2 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Trim the woody ends from the base of the asparagus spears by cutting off the bottom 2 inches or by snapping it off with your hands.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the asparagus in a single layer and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly golden and almost tender, 8 to 10 minutes. (Cut a small piece from the end of one asparagus to see if it's near tender.)
  • Reduce the heat to low. Add the butter, garlic, salt and pepper and stir to coat the asparagus. Cook until the garlic is softened and fragrant, 1 to 2 more minutes. Immediately transfer to a serving plate.
  • Just before serving, squeeze the juice from the lemon half over the asparagus and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt
1 bunch asparagus, cleaned and trimmed
Olive oil, for coating the pan
1/2 shallot, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Crushed red pepper
Zest of 1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Generously salt it so that it tastes like the sea. Prepare a separate large bowl of cold salted water for an ice bath.
  • Add the asparagus to the boiling water and allow to blanch for about 1 minute. Transfer the asparagus using tongs or a spider to the ice bath to shock. Remove from the bath and lay the asparagus on a paper towel to dry slightly.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saute pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil to lightly coat. Add the shallot and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Then add the garlic and combine, cooking until tender and fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add the asparagus and saute until heated through. Season with salt and crushed red pepper. Toss with the lemon zest and plate. Serve as a side to your meal!

SAUTEED CONFETTI ASPARAGUS



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A delightfully great tasting and pretty asparagus side dish with a wonderful flavor. I found this recipe in the Kraft Food and Family Quarterly (Spring 2005). Although the recipe calls for Kraft products, I used organic products from various companies and it still tasted awesome!

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Peppers

Time 27m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb fresh asparagus, cleaned,trimmed
1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded,thinly sliced
1 small red bell pepper, seeded,thinly sliced
1 small green bell pepper, seeded,thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup roast garlic vinaigrette dressing, divided (Kraft Special Collection)
1/4 cup 100% grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat ½ Cup of the Dressing in Large Nonstick Skillet.
  • Add Peppers and Onion.
  • Cook and Stir on Medium-High Heat 3 to 5 Minutes or Until Tender.
  • Add Asparagus to skillet.
  • Pour Remaining ¼ Cup Dressing Evenly Over Asparagus and Cover.
  • Reduce Heat to Medium-Low and Cook 5-7 Minutes or Until Asparagus are Tender.
  • Spoon onto Serving Platter and Sprinkle with Cheese.

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small shallot, sliced
1 bunch thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until they begin to soften, about 1 minute. Add the asparagus and season with 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Cook the asparagus, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still bright green, about 4 minutes. Transfer the asparagus to a platter and garnish with lemon zest.

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 8m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Snap off the woody ends of 2 bunches medium asparagus; discard. Slice the spears diagonally into 2-inch pieces. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add the asparagus and cook until tender but still bright green, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and toss with the juice of 1 lemon. Top with 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds, and lemon zest to taste.

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS



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Recipe courtesy "Robert, the First," by Robert Irvine with Brian O'Reilly, Harper Collins Publishers, 2006

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 13m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 asparagus stalks
1/8 cup grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons butter
6 fresh sage leaves
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse the asparagus, peel the stalks and then remove the tough white ends at the base. Saute the asparagus in oil and butter until tender (along with the sage leaves). Discard the sage leaves after cooking. Season with salt and pepper.

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS



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Asparagus is a great vegetable when it's fresh and cooked right. My family and friends always love this.

Provided by Spike.STL

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup water
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Drizzle olive oil into a large skillet over medium-high heat and heat. Once oil is hot add asparagus spears; cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water and cover to steam asparagus and keep it from drying out. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 75.4 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

SAUTEED GARLIC ASPARAGUS



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A simple but tasty twist to regular old Asparagus.

Provided by Ryan Morgan

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 bunch fresh asparagus
3 cloves garlic, chopped

Steps:

  • Melt the butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and asparagus spears; cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until asparagus is tender. If you like your asparagus well done, reduce heat and cook an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 64 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

PAN-SEARED ASPARAGUS WITH CRISPY GARLIC



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Before asparagus got moved to its own botanical family, Asparagaceae, in the early 2000s, it was part of the lily family along with onions, chives, shallots and garlic. It makes sense then, that asparagus and garlic make such a good duo. When cooked with care, both can be mild and sweet (or pungent and bitter when cooked carelessly). To highlight the best of both ingredients, gently fry garlic into chips for a crispy topping, then use the lightly infused oil to sauté the asparagus. Both thin and chubby spears work, as would nearly any other vegetable you like with garlic: broccoli, kale, snap peas, fennel and more.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), ends snapped or trimmed

Steps:

  • Place a paper towel-lined plate next to the stove. In a medium or large skillet, combine the garlic and olive oil over medium-low heat. Cook, shaking the skillet often, until the garlic is very light golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat, tilt it, then use a slotted spoon to transfer the garlic to the towel-lined plate, leaving the remaining oil in the skillet. Season the crispy garlic with salt.
  • Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook, shaking often, until bright green, crisp-tender and browned in spots, 4 to 5 minutes. Slide onto a platter, including any oil in the skillet. Top with the garlic chips and season again with salt and pepper.

GARLIC-SAUTEED ASPARAGUS



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This is a very quick and healthy vegetable side dish. Even my son, who is very picky, loves this. It works well as a snack with wine, as an appetizer, or as a side dish, especially for Asian-inspired dishes.

Provided by naturalbornhealer

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons soy sauce, or more to taste
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat; add garlic and decrease heat to medium. Cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add asparagus, soy sauce, and water to garlic; cook and stir until liquid is mostly evaporated, about 3 minutes. Cover wok and cook until asparagus are tender yet firm to the bite, 5 to 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 453.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender asparagus. Look for spears that are bright green and have tightly closed tips.
  • Wash the asparagus thoroughly. Rinse the spears under cold water and pat them dry.
  • Trim the asparagus. Cut off the woody ends of the spears, about 1 inch from the bottom.
  • Cut the asparagus into bite-sized pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add a little olive oil or butter.
  • Add the asparagus to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the asparagus is tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Season the asparagus with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the asparagus immediately. It can be served as a side dish or as a main course.

Conclusion:

Sautéed confetti asparagus is a quick, easy, and delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The asparagus is cooked until it is tender-crisp and then tossed with a simple vinaigrette dressing. The addition of cherry tomatoes and pine nuts adds a pop of color and flavor. This dish can be served as a side dish or as a main course. It is also a great addition to a salad or a grain bowl.

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