Best Steamed Asparagus With Brown Butter And Hazelnuts Recipes

ASPARAGUS WITH BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• Peel the lower part (root end) of the asparagus stalks with a vegetable peeler.
• In a large nonreactive saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the asparagus in one layer, cover and cook over high heat for about 6 minutes, to the desired tenderness. Lift asparagus from the water (most of it should have evaporated) and arrange on a platter.
• Meanwhile, heat the butter in a skillet until it is lightly browned and stops smoking. Sprinkle the asparagus with the salt and pepper, and pour the hot butter over it. Garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH PISTACHIOS AND BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• Put a large wide skillet on the stove. Add about 1 inch water, salt it well, cover the skillet, and place over high heat. When water comes to a rapid boil, add asparagus in one layer, cover, and cook for 2 minutes, or just until barely done.
• Drain asparagus and keep warm loosely wrapped in a kitchen towel.
• Return skillet to stovetop over high heat. Add butter and swirl pan, then add chopped sage and sage leaves.
• When butter gets foamy, lightly browned and nutty-smelling, a minute or two, stir in lemon juice and zest and turn the heat to low.
• Put cooked asparagus back in pan and season with salt and pepper. Shake pan gently to coat with butter sauce. Using tongs, transfer asparagus to a large warmed platter. Spoon remaining sauce over asparagus, sprinkle with pistachios and serve.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH BROWN BUTTER AND HAZELNUTS

Steps:

• Set a steamer basket in a saucepan with 2 inches simmering water. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a platter.
• Discard water and wipe pan dry. Heat butter over medium, swirling pan occasionally, until golden brown and most of the foam has subsided, 5 to 6 minutes. Pour over asparagus and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with hazelnuts, and serve immediately.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON, PARMIGIANO AND HAZELNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Holding both ends of each asparagus spear, break them where they naturally want to snap. Discard the stems. Toss the snapped asparagus with some olive oil and a generous pinch of salt. Lay the asparagus neatly on a sheet tray and roast until the asparagus is pliable and starting to turn brown, 13 to 15 minutes. Set aside.
• Toss the arugula with the lemon zest and juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Taste to make sure it is delicious. Lay the arugula on a serving platter. Top with the roasted asparagus, hazelnuts and Parmigiano.
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SIMPLY STEAMED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Place a steamer basket in a large pot filled with 1 inch water. Bring to a boil. Add 1 pound trimmed asparagus, cover, and cook until crisp-tender, 2 to 6 minutes.

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.

ASPARAGUS WITH WALNUTS, PARMESAN AND BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• Steam the asparagus until just tender, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until the foam has subsided and the butter turns a deep golden brown, about 4 minutes. (Take care that it doesn't burn.) Stir in the nuts and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and whisk in the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon nut mixture over warm asparagus and serve at once.

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.

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.

AUSTRIAN WHITE ASPARAGUS WITH BROWN BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Peel the asparagus. Line the asparagus from the spear end and cut into approximately 6-inch lengths. Discard ends.
• In a medium saucepan, bring salted water to a boil. Cook the asparagus for 10 to 12 minutes, until tender being careful not to overcook.
• Drain the asparagus. Set aside. In a large saute pan, heat the butter. Add the brioche crumbs and saute until golden. Add the reserved asparagus and saute until well coated with the browned butter and brioche crumbs. Sprinkle with parsley, season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

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.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Peel the bottoms of 2 bunches thick asparagus. Snap off the ends; discard. Cook in a steamer basket set in a pot of simmering water, covered, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add 1/2 minced shallot and cook until soft. Remove from the heat and whisk in 3 tablespoons diced cold butter; add 2 teaspoons soy sauce. Pour over the asparagus. Season with pepper.

ASPARAGUS WITH HAZELNUT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Make vinaigrette:
• In a bowl whisk together shallot, vinegar, mustard, sugar and salt and pepper to taste. Add oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk until emulsified. Whisk in hazelnuts.
• Finely chop egg. In a deep 10- to 12-inch skillet bring 1 1/2 inches salted water to a boil and cook asparagus over high heat until crisp-tender, about 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer asparagus with tongs to a colander and drain.
• Transfer asparagus to a serving dish. Spoon vinaigrette over asparagus and sprinkle with egg. Serve asparagus warm or at room temperature.