Superfast Asparagus Food

ROASTED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Break off the tough ends of the asparagus and, if they're thick, peel them. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, then toss to coat the asparagus completely. Spread the asparagus in a single layer and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast the asparagus for 25 minutes, until tender but still crisp.

SUPERFAST ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Snap the asparagus at the tender part of the stalk. Arrange spears in one layer on a baking sheet. Spray lightly with nonstick spray; sprinkle with the Cajun seasoning.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.

ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Cut off the hard ends first.
• Lay asparagus in shallow baking dish.
• Drizzle with 2 Tablespoons of olive oil.
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (or regular dried), 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/8 teaspoons of black pepper.
• Then roast in a 425 degree F oven for 15 minutes.
• Then serve and enjoy.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Set up a steamer, fill the bottom with water and bring to a boil. If the asparagus are very thick, peel them. Start about 2-inch down from the tip of the stalk and peel. It is not necessary to peel thin asparagus. Cut the asparagus to fit into your steamer basket. Cover and steam until the asparagus are bright green and tender, but still somewhat crisp, about 6 to 8 minutes for thick asparagus and 3 to 5 minutes for thin asparagus. Remove from the steamer and season with salt and pepper.

THE BEST ROASTED ASPARAGUS RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Place asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil, coating spears evenly.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast for 8-10 minutes (depending on thickness of spears) until tender.
• Squeeze with fresh lemon and serve warm or at room temperature.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Prepare grill.
• Divide asparagus into 4 bunches. Align each bunch in a flat row and thread 2 skewers crosswise through each bunch (see photo, above). Brush asparagus with oil and season with kosher salt.
• Grill asparagus on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until tender, 3 to 5 minutes on each side.

GARLIC-ROASTED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Snap off and discard woody bases from asparagus. Place asparagus and garlic in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
• Roast for 10 to 15 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender, stirring once halfway through roasting. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings.

HOW TO COOK ASPARAGUS ON THE STOVETOP

Steps:

• Prepare the asparagus by washing them and trimming 1-2 inches off the bottom, depending on how tough the bottoms are.
• Heat butter or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• When butter is melted, add garlic and give it a quick stir to combine.
• Add the prepared asparagus. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender (5-9 minutes depending on how big the spears are).
• Add salt and pepper to taste and serve right away.

ASPARAGUS PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cook asparagus in boiling, salted water for 5 to 7 minutes, or until al dente.
• Drain.
• Melt butter in ovenproof skillet.
• Add asparagus and saute for 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle with cheese, add salt and pepper, and bake for 2 minutes.
• Transfer to broiler and gratinee for 2 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve.