Asparaguswithlemonbasilgoudacheesesauce Recipes

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Set the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a roasting pan with vegetable cooking spray.
• Stir the asparagus and oil in the pan. Season the asparagus as desired. Add the broth.
• Roast the asparagus for 20 minutes or until tender, stirring once during cooking. Top with the cheese, lemon juice and lemon zest.

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• Place asparagus and water chestnuts in a shallow microwave-safe dish; add 1/2 in. of water. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender; drain and keep warm. , In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the cream cheese, water, milk and lemon zest. Cover and microwave on high for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Pour over asparagus mixture; sprinkle with almonds.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a large bowl toss the asparagus in the olive oil, and liberally season with salt and pepper. Spread the stalks out on a baking sheet, in a single layer, and roast until tender but still firm and moist, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, vigorously whisk together the mustard and lemon juice. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking quickly to emulsify the olive oil into the juice mixture. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter, toss with the vinaigrette and serve. The dish may be eaten warm or cold.

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON-BASIL GOUDA CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the asparagus in a microwave proof plate, sprinkle with salt water, use plastic wrap to cover, then reserve.
• Combine the basil leaves, shallots, garlic, cayenne pepper and puree in a food blender.
• In a non-stick pot place 2 tablespoons margarine, pureed basil leaves and cook briefly.
• Add ¼-1/2 stock, bring to a boil, add lemon juice and salt to taste, add corn starch mixture and stir until smooth and very thick (no lumps), let cool for about a minute.
• Cook the asparagus in the microwave for 3 to 3-1/2 minutes.
• As the asparagus is being cooked in the microwave, add the egg yolks a little at a time to the sauce (with flame/burner turned off), blend, stirring with a whisk and make sure there are no lumps.
• Remove the plastic wrap from the asparagus dish and discard the water.
• Pour the sauce over the asparagus, sprinkle the grated cheese over the asparagus sauce.
• Then place the plate under a broiler or in a toaster over for a minute or so in order for the cheese to melt.
• Finally, sprinkle pine nuts and sun dried-tomatoes on top.
• Serve and enjoy!
• Note: Gouda is a mild cheese and Asiago is a stronger tasting cheese.

GARLIC-SAUTEED ASPARAGUS

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.

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.

ASPARAGUS WITH ALMONDS, GOAT CHEESE, AND BASIL

Steps:

• Dressing: Place egg in a small saucepan; cover with water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Cover pot and let stand 8 minutes. Run egg under cold water to stop cooking. Peel egg; remove white and reserve for another use. Press yolk through a fine sieve into a small bowl.
• Meanwhile, remove peel and pith from 1 lemon. Holding fruit over another bowl, cut between membranes, allowing segments to drop in. Squeeze juice from membranes into bowl; discard membranes. Coarsely chop segments (you should have 2 tablespoons). If you don't have 2 tablespoons of juice or segments, use second lemon.
• Add mustard, lemon juice, sugar, and salt to bowl with yolk. Gradually add oil, whisking constantly until creamy and emulsified. Stir in lemon segments; season with salt and pepper. Dressing can be refrigerated up to 1 week; return to room temperature before using.
• Salad: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almonds in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until golden brown and fragrant, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add asparagus; return to a boil and cook, uncovered, until bright green and tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain. Run under cold water to stop cooking; drain again and pat dry.
• Remove lemon zest in long strips with a vegetable peeler. Slice zest very thinly into strips; you should have about 2 tablespoons (or use a channel zester). Remove remaining peel and pith from lemon; holding fruit over a bowl, cut between membranes, allowing segments to drop in.
• Arrange asparagus on a platter with cheese. Sprinkle with almonds, zest, lemon segments, and basil. Drizzle with 1/4 cup dressing (reserve remainder for another use). Season with salt and pepper and serve, garnished with whole basil leaves.

LEMON-ROASTED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Place asparagus in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix remaining ingredients; drizzle over asparagus. Toss to coat. Roast until crisp-tender, 8-12 minutes.

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.