Buttered Balsamic Asparagus Food

ASPARAGUS WITH BROWN BUTTER

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.

BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and cook for 2-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, butter, garlic, salt and pepper. Drain asparagus; drizzle with balsamic mixture.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

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.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC BROWN BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Arrange asparagus in a single layer on baking sheet; toss to coat with olive oil.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Bake at 400 degrees for approximately 12 minutes or until tender.
• Just before asparagus is done, melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat; cook for 3 minutes or until lightly browned, shaking pan occasionally.
• Do not burn the butter or let it get too brown, should be golden brown.
• Remove from heat; stir in soy sauce, and vinegar.
• Drizzle over asparagus, tossing well to coat.
• Serve immediately.

BAKED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange asparagus on a baking sheet. Coat with cooking spray and season with salt and pepper. Bake 12 minutes or until tender.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, remove from heat. Stir in soy sauce and vinegar.
• Pour over baked asparagus and toss gently before serving.

BUTTERED BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Trim the tough ends off the asparagus and discard.
• Blanch in a pot of boiling water for no longer than five minutes, then drain and set aside in a shallow dish.
• Keep warm.
• Melt the butter over a low heat in a large frying pan.
• Add the balsamic vinegar then toss in the asparagus.
• Stir to coat and let the aspargus cook gently for just a couple minutes.
• Put on a serving plate, pour over the lovely juices and season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle with the cheese shavings and serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC BUTTER (WEIGHT WATCHERS 0 POINTS)

Steps:

• Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
• Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large skillet and add asparagus.
• Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Drain and place on a serving platter.
• While asparagus cooks, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray.
• Add shallots and saute 1 to 2 minutes until soft.
• Remove from heat and stir in butter and balsamic vinegar.
• Pour balsamic butter over asparagus, sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss well.

BUTTER-BRAISED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Snap off and discard the tough bottoms of the asparagus spears. If using large, thick asparagus, peel the lower ends with a vegetable peeler.
• Put butter in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus in one layer and season with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 cup water, cover, and bring to a simmer. Cook until the asparagus is firm-tender, about 3 minutes. Take care not to overcook them; they should still be bright green. (They will continue to cook a bit once the heat is off.) Remove the asparagus from the pan and place on a serving platter.
• Turn heat to high and simmer briskly until most of the liquid has evaporated, a minute or so. Add lemon juice and zest to the buttery juices. Turn off heat and stir in chives, parsley, tarragon and dill, if using. Check seasoning. Spoon the sauce over the asparagus, garnish with a few herb leaves, and serve.

BAKED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°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.

SAUTEED GARLIC ASPARAGUS

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.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC-SHALLOT BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine shallots, butter, vinegar, thyme salt and rind, stirring well with a whisk.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Snap off woody ends of asparagus.
• Arrange spears in a single layer on a shallow baking pan coated with cooking spray.
• Cover with foil and bake for 5 minutes.
• Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes or until asparagus is crisp tender.
• Pour butter mixture over asparagus, tossing gently to coat.
• Serve immediately.

GRILLED BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Snap off tough ends of asparagus and wash well through 2-3 changes of cold water.
• Combine all ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag, seal and marinate for 30-60 minutes.
• Preheat grill on high heat.
• Remove asparagus from bag (discard marinade) and place on preheated oiled grill rack.
• Grill 5 minutes on each side or until asparagus is done.