Pastry Wrapped Roasted Asparagus With Dipping Sauce Recipes

PASTRY-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS WITH HOLLANDAISE SAUCE RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• 1.Preheat oven to 400 F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil. 2.Combine beaten egg with a splash of water in a small bowl and set aside. 3.Lay pastry sheets out flat and cut into thirds along the folds. You should have 6 rectangles. 4.Roll out each rectangle to about 6×10 inches and cut each rectangle into 3-4 triangles. (Cut in a zig-zag motion.) Repeat with remaining pastry. 5.Sprinkle all cut triangles with Parmesan cheese. 6.Place asparagus on the bottom, long edge of pastry triangle and wrap to encase the vegetable. Seal the edge (which should be on top) with a brush of water from small bowl. 7.Transfer asparagus wraps to baking sheets and lightly brush the tops with beaten egg. 8.Sprinkle all wraps with sea salt, place in oven and bake for 15-16 minutes, or until puffed up and golden brown. 9.For Balsamic dipping sauce: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine balsamic, sugar and bay leaf together and bring to a boil. 10.Cook until mixture has thickened and is reduced. 10-15 minutes. Discard bay leaf. 11.Set up a double boiler by placing a medium saucepan, 1-inch full of water, over medium-low heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. 12.For Hollandaise: Melt butter in the microwave and skim off top layer of butter fat. Let cool 2-3 minutes. 13.In a heat-proof bowl, whisk egg yolks until smooth and place bowl over simmering water, whisking constantly until yolks lighten in color and double in volume. 14.Lower heat and gradually pour a little melted butter into egg yolks. Continue whisking and slowly add remaining butter. 15.Once completely incorporated, add salt, cayenne and lemon juice and mix together until smooth. 16.Serve asparagus immediately with hollandaise and balsamic dipping sauces drizzled on top or served on the side.

BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Divide the asparagus spears into 8 bundles. Wrap each bundle in the middle of the spears with one piece of bacon. Place the bundles seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bake until the bacon is fully cooked, about 25 minutes.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the flour over the butter and stir. Cook until the mixture is golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 1 minute. Stir in the mustard powder, onion powder, nutmeg and remaining 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the milk a little at a time and continue cooking and whisking until the mixture thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the cheese until melted, then take off the heat.
• Carefully transfer the bacon bundles to a serving platter. Pour the cheese sauce over the asparagus and sprinkle with the fried onions. Serve warm.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Snap the dry stem ends off of each asparagus and place on a heavy baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss. Roast until the asparagus is tender, about 15 minutes. Cool completely.
• Wrap each asparagus with 1 piece (about 1/2 a slice) of prosciutto, exposing tips. Arrange on a platter and serve at room temperature.

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON-CAPER DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix together the mayo, sour cream, oil, capers, juice, thyme, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Trim asparagus and place in a shollow baking dish.
• Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
• Roast at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, or until desired degree of doneness.
• Serve asparagus with sauce on the side.

ASPARAGUS WITH DIPPING SAUCES

Steps:

• To make the Parmesan butter, tip the lemon juice into a small saucepan and, over a very low heat, add the butter. Melt and stir the butter into the lemon juice until you have a smooth sauce, add the Parmesan and season to taste, then set aside.
• To make the Asian dressing, using a pestle and mortar, crush the chilli with the brown sugar, then stir in the lime juice until the sugar has dissolved. Stir through the soy sauce and sesame oil, then set aside.
• For the garlic mayonnaise, mix all the ingredients together. Decant the sauces into 3 serving dishes.
• Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the asparagus for 2-3 mins until just tender. Drain well and serve steaming hot in a pile for everyone to help themselves and dip into the sauce of their choice.

ASPARAGUS WITH DIPPING SAUCES

Steps:

• To make the Parmesan butter, tip the lemon juice into a small saucepan and, over a very low heat, add the butter. Melt and stir the butter into the lemon juice until you have a smooth sauce, add the Parmesan and season to taste, then set aside.
• To make the Asian dressing, using a pestle and mortar, crush the chili with the brown sugar, then stir in the lime juice until the sugar has dissolved. Stir through the soy sauce and sesame oil, then set aside.
• For the garlic mayonnaise, mix all the ingredients together. Decant the sauces into 3 serving dishes.
• Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the asparagus for 2-3 mins until just tender. Drain well and serve steaming hot in a pile for everyone to help themselves and dip into the sauce of their choice.

ASPARAGUS WITH ROASTED-GARLIC AïOLI

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
• Cut off and discard tops of garlic heads to expose cloves, then brush each head with 1/2 tablespoon oil. Wrap heads together in foil and bake until tender, about 45 minutes. Cool to warm.
• Squeeze garlic from skins into a food processor and purée with mayonnaise, vinegar, pepper, and salt. Transfer aioli to a bowl and stir in chives.
• Peel lower two thirds of each asparagus stalk with a vegetable peeler. Cook asparagus in a wide 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander and rinse under cold water until asparagus is cool. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. Serve asparagus with roasted-garlic aioli.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut prosciutto slices in half. Wrap a prosciutto piece around each asparagus spear; secure ends with toothpicks., Grill asparagus, covered, on an oiled rack over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until prosciutto is crisp, turning once. Discard toothpicks., In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave jam and vinegar on high for 15-20 seconds or until jam is melted. Serve with asparagus.

ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN CRISP PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and coat with olive oil.
• Wrap one slice of prosciutto around each asparagus spear, starting at the bottom, and spiraling up to the tip. Place the wrapped spears on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 5 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove, and shake the pan back and forth to roll the spears over. Return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until asparagus is tender, and prosciutto is crisp. Serve immediately.

BAKED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees 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.

ASPARAGUS PASTRY PUFFS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, bring 1-1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 1-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper until blended. Unfold puff pastry sheets; cut each sheet in half to make a total of four rectangles. Spread each rectangle with a fourth of the cream cheese mixture to within 1/4 in. of edges. Arrange asparagus over top, allowing tips to show at each end; roll up jelly-roll style. Using a serrated knife, cut each roll crosswise into four sections., Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, seam side down. In a small bowl, whisk egg with water until blended; brush lightly over tops., Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack; serve warm.

BACON-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS BUNDLES WITH SPICY DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Separate asparagus into bundles of 3 stalks each. Carefully wrap a piece of bacon around each bundle, starting about 1/2 inch from the bottom of the tip; secure with a toothpick. Transfer bundles to a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Roast, flipping halfway through, until asparagus begin to wilt and bacon is brown, 20 to 22 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together mayonnaise, chili sauce, lime juice, cilantro, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl; season with pepper. Sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 week.
• Transfer bundles to a platter; remove toothpicks. Serve with dipping sauce.

PASTRY-WRAPPED ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400º F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Combine beaten egg with a splash of water in a small bowl and set aside. Lay pastry sheets out flat and cut into thirds along the folds. You should have 6 rectangles. Roll out each rectangle to about 6x10 inches and cut each rectangle into 3-4 triangles. (Cut in a zig-zag motion.) Repeat with remaining pastry. Sprinkle all cut triangles with Parmesan cheese. Place asparagus on the bottom, long edge of pastry triangle and wrap to encase the vegetable. Seal the edge (which should be on top) with a brush of water from small bowl. Transfer asparagus wraps to baking sheets and lightly brush the tops with beaten egg. Sprinkle all wraps with sea salt, place in oven and bake for 15-16 minutes, or until puffed up and golden brown. For Balsamic dipping sauce: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine balsamic, sugar and bay leaf together and bring to a boil. Cook until mixture has thickened and is reduced. 10-15 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Set up a double boiler by placing a medium saucepan, 1-inch full of water, over medium-low heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. For Hollandaise: Melt butter in the microwave and skim off top layer of butter fat. Let cool 2-3 minutes. In a heat-proof bowl, whisk egg yolks until smooth and place bowl over simmering water, whisking constantly until yolks lighten in color and double in volume. Lower heat and gradually pour a little melted butter into egg yolks. Continue whisking and slowly add remaining butter. Once completely incorporated, add salt, cayenne and lemon juice and mix together until smooth. Serve asparagus immediately with hollandaise and balsamic dipping sauces drizzled on top or served on the side.