Steamed Asparagus In The Buff Recipes

SIMPLY STEAMED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Place water in the bottom half of a steamer pan set. Add salt and butter, and bring to a boil.
• Trim the dry ends off of the asparagus. If the spears are thick, peel them lightly with a vegetable peeler. Place them in the top half of the steamer pan set. Steam for 5 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness of the asparagus, or until asparagus is tender.

THE BEST STEAMED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a microwave-safe dish. Pour in wine, and dot with pieces of butter.
• Cover loosely, and cook in the microwave on High for 3 minutes, or until bright green and tender. Allow the dish to stand 5 minutes before serving.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a steamer basket set over boiling water. Steam, covered, until easily pierced with a sharp knife, 2 to 6 minutes.
• Toss with butter, salt, and a pinch of pepper.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Drizzle steamed asparagus with a vinaigrette of red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, finely chopped shallots, and chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Combine the lemon juice, olive oil and water in a large pot and bring to a simmer. Place the asparagus in a steamer basket over the liquid. Cover and simmer until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Place the asparagus on a clean towel and pat dry. To serve, stand the asparagus up in 1 or 2 glasses.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Pour about an inch of water into a large saucepan, and set up a collapsible steamer inside. Bring the water to boil, lay the asparagus in the steamer, cover, and steam until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a heated serving dish, drizzle with the olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with lemon and serve immediately.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Hold both ends of a stalk of asparagus and bend it until it snaps. Then use a knife to trim the remainder of the bunch to match. Discard the trimmed stems.
• Pour about an inch of water into a skillet or wok and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Put the asparagus in a steamer basket and season with salt. Set the steamer basket over the boiling water and cook until tender, 4 to 6 minutes depending on the thickness. Transfer the asparagus to a plate and serve.

SIMPLE STEAMED THICK ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Trim and peel tough ends of asparagus stalks. Fill a large saute pan with 1/2 inch cold water; bring to a boil over high heat.
• Place asparagus in saute pan, working in batches if necessary, and cover tightly with a lid or foil. Let steam until asparagus is tender and slightly limp, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter; drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Serve.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH GINGER GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• In a steamer set over boiling water, steam asparagus, covered, until just crisp-tender, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus well.
• In a 1-cup measure, stir together cornstarch and water until dissolved and stir in soy sauce, Sherry or Scotch, sugar, salt and sesame oil.
• Heat a wok or large heavy skillet over high heat until hot and add vegetable oil. Heat vegetable oil until hot but not smoking and stir-fry ginger root and garlic 30 seconds. Add asparagus and stir-fry 30 seconds. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to asparagus. Bring liquid to a boil, stirring, and stir-fry mixture until asparagus is well coated. Sprinkle asparagus with sesame seeds and toss.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Rinse asparagus and break off tough woody stems. Steam for 7 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness of spear.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH ALMOND BUTTER

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy small skillet over low heat. Add shallots and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Pour into medium bowl. Add remaining 6 tablespoons butter, parsley, lemon juice and lemon peel to shallot mixture and whisk to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Steam asparagus until crisp-tender. Set aside.
• Place butter mixture in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add almonds and cook until butter browns, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Add asparagus and stir until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper; divide among plates and serve.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS IN THE BUFF

Steps:

• Fill 2 quart pot (medium size) with water, so it is just below metal steamer basket.
• Bring water to boil.
• Place asparagus stalks, with ends trimmed off, into steamer basket.
• Cover with lid and steam for 4 to 7 minutes.
• Drain water and enjoy!