Lemony Fresh Asparagus With Thyme Food

ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOMS IN LEMON-THYME BUTTER

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute asparagus and mushrooms in butter and oil until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients.

ASPARAGUS WITH THYME

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Rub the cut sides of the garlic over a 13 x 9 inch baking dish, place garlic in dish.
• Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
• Add asparagus to dish, drizzle with oil.
• Sprinkle asparagus with thyme and salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.
• Toss gently and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, stirring once.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH THYME

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a baking pan lined with heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the thyme, salt and pepper. , Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until crisp-tender.

REFRESHING LEMON ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, zest, dijon mustard, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper. Store, covered, in the refrigerator.
• Blanch the asparagus in lightly salted boiling water for about 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; do not overcook. Remove from heat and refresh under cold water; drain well.
• Toss asparagus with enough lemon vinaigrette to lightly coat. Arrange asparagus on serving platter .

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC AND THYME

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add garlic and thyme sprigs. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add asparagus; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing to coat in oil, 1 minute.
• Arrange asparagus in a single layer in skillet, add 1/4 cup water, and cover. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, shaking pan occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender and most of water has evaporated, 2 minutes.

LEMONY ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus to the pan. Season with salt and pepper and cook, turning occasionally, until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the lemon zest and juice and toss to coat. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

PAN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH THYME

Steps:

• Melt butter with oil and thyme sprigs in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus in single layer; using tongs, toss to coat. Sauté, turning often, until crisp-tender and beginning to brown in spots, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with fleur de sel and pepper and serve.

LEMONY FRESH ASPARAGUS WITH THYME

Steps:

• Warm the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for 3 minutes.
• Add the asparagus, thyme, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, lemon slices, and salt & pepper; stir to combine.
• Cover and cook until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not over cook.
• Arrange on serving platter and squeeze with fresh lemon juice.
• Serve hot, cold, or at room temperature.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC AND FRESH THYME

Steps:

• Place ingredients in order as ingredients stated in a casserole dish ending with salt to taste.
• Bake in a 350 degree preheated oven for 20 minutes toss ingredients roast for 20 more minutes.

FRESH ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON-HERB SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot.
• Add in the asparagus; cook until just crisp-tender (about 4 minutes).
• Uning large tongs remove the asparagus to a bowl of ice water (reserve 1 cup of the chicken broth).
• Drain the asparagus and pat very dry with paper towels.
• Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add in the chopped green onions, shallots and sugar; saute until the onions and shallots are tender (about 5 minutes).
• Add in garlic; saute 2 minutes.
• Add in the reserved 1 cup broth, 1 tablespoons oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, thyme and lemon peel; simmer until slightly thickened and the liquid is reduced to about 1-1/4 cups (about 5 minutes).
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Cool to room temperature.
• Arrange the asparagus on a platter.
• Spoon the prepared lemon sauce over, then sprinkle with more chopped green onions.

LEMON ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Snap off woody portion of asparagus- cut remaining into 1 inch pieces.
• Place cut asparagus and water in a 1 1/2 quart microwavable bowl.
• Cover and microwave on high for 7 to 8 minutes- drain.
• Add butter, lemon juice and tarragon- toss to coat.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Serve.
• NOTE: Can also substitute thyme for the tarragon.

LEMON AND THYME GRILLED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Mix olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper in a shallow pan.
• Toss aparagus in the mixture and coat thoroughly. Cook immediately, or for more flavorful asparagus, let sit in fridge for twenty minutes.
• Fire up the grill and cook until asparagus are browned or until desired.
• Serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON-HERB SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring broth to boil in large pot. Add asparagus; cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Using tongs, transfer asparagus to large bowl of ice water. Reserve 1 cup broth in small bowl. Drain asparagus; pat dry. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap asparagus in paper towels. Seal in plastic bag. Cover broth. Chill asparagus and broth.)
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup green onions, shallots and sugar. Sauté until onions and shallots are tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in reserved 1 cup broth, 1 tablespoon oil, mustard, lemon juice, thyme and lemon peel. Simmer until slightly thickened and liquid is reduced to 1 1/4 cups, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature.
• Arrange asparagus on platter. Spoon sauce over. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup green onions and bell peppers.