Help Cooking Asparagus

crystal8208
crystal8208 Posts: 284 Member
edited November 10 in Recipes
Help!! I need a yummy way to cook asparagus. I got some when I took a trip to Canada and I LOVED it. But I can't duplicate it at home. I only seem to like the taste of the tops at home and only with a ton o' butter. Any suggestions?
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  • shaycat
    shaycat Posts: 980
    I coat in olive oil, salt and lemon pepper. Then bake at 400 for about 15 minutes.
  • elisa128
    elisa128 Posts: 3
    I coat in olive oil, salt and lemon pepper. Then bake at 400 for about 15 minutes.

    I find that is is the best way to cook it as well.
  • cekeys
    cekeys Posts: 397 Member
    Blanching is an excellent way to prepare asparagus.

    First, you'll need to prepare the spears. Either cut off the tough ends or use a vegetable peeler to remove the hardened part of the ends, usually 1 layer deep.

    Get a large bowl of ice water ready (Large mixing bowl).

    Boil some water first with salt & pop in your prepared asparagus. Boil them for about 2-3 minutes, then remove from the boiling water and immediately put into the ice water. Let them sit in the ice water for about 10-15 minutes. They will be more green & super flavorful.
  • DL121004
    DL121004 Posts: 214 Member
    I coat in olive oil, salt and lemon pepper. Then bake at 400 for about 15 minutes.

    That sounds interesting; I wouldn't have thought about baking it.

    I've always just steamed it, and added some butter and salt.
  • easfahl
    easfahl Posts: 567 Member
    I have always wondered about blanching. Thanks for the details; think I'll try that one. After they've been sitting in the ice water for 10-15 minutes do you just pop them in the microwave to warm them a bit to eat? Don't think I would like cold asaparagus with me meals. :-/
  • cekeys
    cekeys Posts: 397 Member
    I have always wondered about blanching. Thanks for the details; think I'll try that one. After they've been sitting in the ice water for 10-15 minutes do you just pop them in the microwave to warm them a bit to eat? Don't think I would like cold asaparagus with me meals. :-/

    It's eaten cold if you're blanching, but it's quite good.
  • tonyacoursey
    tonyacoursey Posts: 404 Member
    I buy the thinnest ones possible, cut off the bottom ends and then marinate for about 30 minutes in garlic, olive oil and a little parmesan c heese. Then I either grill or do a quick saute so they cooked but not mushy. Love them!
  • 7funnygirl7
    7funnygirl7 Posts: 1,176
    I do it on the barbeque! I place on tin foil, a few dollops of fat free sour cream, 1tsp of olivina non hydrogenated margarine, season with lemon pepper spice, wrap it up and cook on med. heat for desired tenderness. Of course you may have to add ingredients depending on how much asparagus you have. I do this for myself and use about 8 spears with the above ingredients. I have done this many times and everyone loves it. Yummy! Sounds bizarre, but is really tasty!
  • crystal8208
    crystal8208 Posts: 284 Member
    I do it on the barbeque! I place on tin foil, a few dollops of fat free sour cream, 1tsp of olivina non hydrogenated margarine, season with lemon pepper spice, wrap it up and cook on med. heat for desired tenderness. Of course you may have to add ingredients depending on how much asparagus you have. I do this for myself and use about 8 spears with the above ingredients. I have done this many times and everyone loves it. Yummy! Sounds bizarre, but is really tasty!


    Wonder if you can do this on a foreman type grill????
  • robot_potato
    robot_potato Posts: 1,535 Member
    I coat in olive oil, salt and lemon pepper. Then bake at 400 for about 15 minutes.

    This, but I use garlic salt and black pepper. I make sure the stalks are cut in half/quarter lengthwise cause I like mine crispy.
  • jenlarz
    jenlarz Posts: 813 Member
    I like mine grilled also. I don't have any particular seasonings i like, just a bit of olive oil and whatever I grab in a foil packet
  • sgmorgan312
    sgmorgan312 Posts: 10
    I coat in olive oil, salt and lemon pepper. Then bake at 400 for about 15 minutes.

    Ditto - use kosher salt, even more flavorful! Just had it this weekend - yum!
  • angiesteele
    angiesteele Posts: 366 Member
    i coat in a little EVOO and a little garlic powder and bake at 350 for 10 minutes. So yummy!
  • mrmanmeat
    mrmanmeat Posts: 1,968 Member
    I coat in olive oil, salt and lemon pepper. Then bake at 400 for about 15 minutes.

    remove the salt. :D

    Personally I just steam them. A little pepper on top.

    I don't do butter w/ veggies, there's no point in that.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    I do it on the barbeque! I place on tin foil, a few dollops of fat free sour cream, 1tsp of olivina non hydrogenated margarine, season with lemon pepper spice, wrap it up and cook on med. heat for desired tenderness. Of course you may have to add ingredients depending on how much asparagus you have. I do this for myself and use about 8 spears with the above ingredients. I have done this many times and everyone loves it. Yummy! Sounds bizarre, but is really tasty!

    Grilled & basted with oil & soy sauce .... yummy!
  • SARgirl
    SARgirl Posts: 572 Member
    I like mine steamed. I break off the ends where they naturally break and stick them in the steamer for a about 5-6 minutes (I like mine al-dente) or until they are bright green and then add a little salt and pepper to taste!
  • mack1238
    mack1238 Posts: 11
    Cut of the bottom 1/3 of the stalks. brush with olive oil then sprnikle on kosher salt. Wrap in foil then put it on the grill for about 30 minutes.
  • LillysGranny
    LillysGranny Posts: 431
    I coat in olive oil, salt and lemon pepper. Then bake at 400 for about 15 minutes.

    You will never find better asparagus than this....you can do it on the grill if the weather's nice and you're grilling anyway.
  • Myslissa
    Myslissa Posts: 760 Member
    Steamed with Tony's Creole Seasoning.
  • tiktacsr
    tiktacsr Posts: 14
    bump
  • kelsue35
    kelsue35 Posts: 463 Member
    I coat in olive oil, salt and lemon pepper. Then bake at 400 for about 15 minutes.

    I find that is is the best way to cook it as well.

    also how i cook it!
  • Karmynzahringer
    Karmynzahringer Posts: 192 Member
    We bake a whole chicken seasoned with garlic and pepper and a tad of salt, stuffed with 4-5 stalks of chopped celery, and put the asparagus in bottom of the pan and let it cook with the chicken. Even the kids will eat it that way! Turns out really yummy and flavorful!
  • mollyjackson82
    mollyjackson82 Posts: 128
    grill it! or steam it with spray butter! Just steam it so it is still a llittle firm....mushy is gross.
  • stormieweather
    stormieweather Posts: 2,549 Member
    I have asparagus a lot, just love it!

    Get the thinnest stalks you can find for this receipe.
    Wash and blot dry on paper towel.
    Snap base off - it will break at the point between the tough and the tender portion of the stalk. Discard bottom.
    Use olive oil cooking spray (or real oil if you don't mind the calories). and heat sautee pan.
    Throw stalks in, spray quickly, then cover.
    Every couple of minutes, shake the pan to keep the asparagus from burning.
    Approximately 5-7 minutes (depending on thickness of stalks) and they should be done. You want a very light crunch. No limp stems.
    Slide onto a plate and sprinkle with fresh shaved parmesan cheese. Season with sea salt and cracked pepper.


    Delicious!
  • JanieJack
    JanieJack Posts: 3,831 Member
    my fave:
    1 bunch from grocery store:
    cut off tough bottom of stalk, cut top part into 2" pieces
    stir-fry med-heat for a few minutes with 1tbs coconut oil and a few shakes of Montreal Steak 25% less Sodium seasoning.
    put lid on pan and let cook for 5 or so minutes until tender enough.

    probably not as healthy as the grilling or baking options already posted tho
  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
    Asparagus- wash and break stem where it will easily break in two. Throw away the bottom portion. In a large pan place the asparagus with a little water and cook over a moderate to high heat until the asparagus change to a deeper green color. Eat and enjoy! I keep it simple with vegetables because I love the natural flavors. Just don't over cook :0)
  • ClascyParra
    ClascyParra Posts: 85
    Day before yesterday I cut them up into bite sized pieces and sprayed with olive oil spray and a tiny bit of sea salt and cracked pepper and broiled in the oven for 20 minutes at 450 degrees.
    Today I tossed a pound that i cut up with 2 tablespoons of Greek vinaigrette and cooked in the same method as above.
    DELISH!!!
  • sheepysaccount
    sheepysaccount Posts: 608 Member
    white or green?


    for green i prefer thrown into water for a couple of minutes then add some butter. done.

    for white i take off the harder end and throw them in hot water with the other parts. afterwards i add some sauce hollandaise (very fatty) or some butter with bread crumbs (also fatty, but delicious).
    the rest of the hard parts i cook for even longer, let sit over night. remove all veggie parts the next morning add in some salt and pepper and nutmeg to taste. and you'll get a wonderful soup :)
  • hopefloatsup
    hopefloatsup Posts: 207 Member
    I coat in olive oil, salt and lemon pepper. Then bake at 400 for about 15 minutes.

    We do this and put a little bit of grated Parmesan Cheese on it....kids LOVE it that way :-)
  • Cindym82
    Cindym82 Posts: 1,245 Member
    in the oven at 350 degrees until tender enough

    I drizzle extra virgin olive oil, and fresh minced garlic, and black pepper
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