how to clean asparagus spears
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How to Clean Asparagus If you do not want to break the spears when cleaning asparagus, you can use a knife. Make the cut at the point where the white and green colors meet. Make sure to cut out the fibrous parts. To remove the skin, you can use a vegetable peeler.
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How long should fresh asparagus spears be steamed? How long do you blanch asparagus? Credit: Mike Licht CC-BY 2.0. To steam asparagus spears, first rinse them thoroughly under clear running water and remove the woody base of each spear. Place a steamer basket in a saucepan, add water to just below the bottom of the basket, and bring the water to a boil. Turn the water down, add the asparagus, and steam for three to five minutes. You can use a fork on the thicker ends of the stalks to see if they have reached the desired tenderness.
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- 1 Trim the dry ends off of the asparagus. 2  If the spears are thick, peel them lightly with a vegetable peeler. 3  Place them in the top half of the steamer pan set. 4  Steam for 5 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness of the asparagus, or until asparagus is tender.
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Microwave Steamed Asparagus Tips 1 Clean fresh Asparagus and snap off wooden ends. Discard wooden ends or use in another recipe. 2  Place water in bottom of steamer. 3  In steamer basket lay the Asparagus with tips pointing towards the outer edge of basket. 4  Mist Asparagus with olive oil or drizzle lightly with olive oil.  Sprinkle with seasoned salt.
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Roasted Asparagus 3 Roast for 10 minutes, more or less, depending on your particular oven and how thick the spears are, until the asparagus are just lightly browned and tender when you pierce them with a fork. To serve, drizzle with fresh lemon juice or balsamic vinegar, and if you want, a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese.Print. Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Rinse the asparagus spears. If the ends are tough, break them off and either discard or save for stock. You can also use a vegetable peeler to peel away the tough outer skin of the fatter ends of the asparagus if you want. 2 Line a roasting pan with foil (or silpat).
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Oven-Roasted or Grilled Asparagus If the asparagus spears are thin, snap off the ends and discard; if spears are thick, cut off the very end and peel tough part with a vegetable peeler. Place the asparagus in an oblong dish. Drizzle the oil over the asparagus and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and herbs of choice to taste. If using, squeeze over lemon juice.
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- Ready In. 1  Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). 2  Place the asparagus into a mixing bowl, and drizzle with the olive oil. 3  Toss to coat the spears, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. 4  Arrange the asparagus onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
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- Place an asparagus spear lengthwise on each strip and fold the pastry around the spear. Use your finger to dampen the edges of the pastry with water and seal it. Sprinkle the pastry with salt. Arrange the spears on a baking sheet and bake the asparagus for 15 to 18 minutes in an oven that’s been preheated to 400 °F (204 °C).
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All About Asparagus Submerge asparagus into cold water and remove immediately to prevent further cooking. Pat it dry with a paper towel before applying oil. Have the grill heated to a medium heat. Clean the asparagus by rinsing under cold water and the pat dry with a paper towel.
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Microwave Fresh Asparagus Recipe Trim tough root ends from asparagus spears, then cut into 2-inch lengths. Place in microwave-safe bowl with a lid. Sprinkle asparagus with kosher salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. Pour in lemon juice and dot with butter. Cover with lid and microwave on high power for 2 to 3 minutes.
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- 1 Place the asparagus spears in the boiling water. 2  Once the water returns to a boil, cook for 5 minutes. 3  If you wish, use a microwave-safe cooking dish to boil asparagus in the microwave. 4  Fill the cooking dish with 1/4 cup water, then add the spears and place the lid on the dish.
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What's New and Beneficial about Asparagus Thin asparagus does not require peeling. Asparagus with thick stems should be peeled because the stems are usually tough and stringy. Remove the tough outer skin of the bottom portion of the stem (not the tips) with a vegetable peeler. Wash asparagus under cold water to remove any sand or soil residues. It is best to cook asparagus whole.
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How to Cook Asparagus How to Cook Asparagus on the Stove. To steam asparagus, lay the spears in a large skillet and top with 1 inch of water. Lightly salt the water and bring to a simmer. Cook, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.ow to Prep Asparagus. Because asparagus is grown in sandy soil, rinse the spears (especially the tips) with cold water. Snap off the woody base of each spear by bending the spear a few times to find a place where it breaks easily.
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Roasted Asparagus 1 Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Rinse the asparagus spears. If the ends are tough, break them off and either discard or save for stock. You can also use a vegetable peeler to peel away the tough outer skin of the fatter ends of the asparagus if you want. 2 Line a roasting pan with foil (or silpat).Arrange the asparagus spears in a single layer on the lined roasting pan. Drizzle with olive oil and rub the spears all over with the olive oil to coat. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and minced garlic, and rub over the asparagus spears to evenly distribute. Roast for 10 minutes, more or less, depending on your particular oven and how thick the spears are, until the asparagus are just lightly browned and tender when you pierce them with a fork. To serve, drizzle with fresh lemon juice or balsamic vinegar, and if you want, a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese.
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How to Cook Asparagus 1 Place a few inches of water and 2 teaspoons salt in a saucepan. 2  Bring the water to a full boil. 3  Place the asparagus spears in the boiling water. 4  Once the water returns to a boil, cook for 5 minutes.  If you wish, use a microwave-safe cooking dish to boil asparagus in the microwave.
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- 1 Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). 2  Place the asparagus into a mixing bowl, and drizzle with the olive oil. 3  Toss to coat the spears, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. 4  Arrange the asparagus onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
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How to Cook Asparagus 1 If you wish, use a microwave-safe cooking dish to boil asparagus in the microwave. 2  Fill the cooking dish with 1/4 cup water, then add the spears and place the lid on the dish. 3  Cook the asparagus on your microwave oven's high power setting for 3 minutes, then open the door and stir.rizzle olive oil over the spears. The oil will help the asparagus stay crisp. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil evenly over the spears on the baking sheet. 1  If you'd like to ensure the spears get evenly coated, you can toss them with the olive oil in a bowl, then arrange them on the baking sheet.
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- 1 Add salt and butter, and bring to a boil. 2  Trim the dry ends off of the asparagus. 3  If the spears are thick, peel them lightly with a vegetable peeler. 4  Place them in the top half of the steamer pan set. 5  Steam for 5 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness of the asparagus, or until asparagus is tender. If the spears are thick, peel them lightly with a vegetable peeler. 2  Place them in the top half of the steamer pan set. 3  Steam for 5 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness of the asparagus, or until asparagus is tender.
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- {{model.addEditText}} Print. 1  Prep. 2  Cook. 3  Ready In.  Preheat grill for high 1  heat. Lightly coat the asparagus spears with olive 2  oil. Grill over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired tenderness.
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How to Cook Asparagus 1 Place about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water in a saucepan, and place a steamer basket in the pan. 2  Heat the water to a boil. 3  Break the asparagus into lengths that easily fit in the steamer. 4  Place the asparagus into the basket, cover and steam for 5 to 7 minutes, until they're bright green and still crisp. Place a few inches of water and 2 teaspoons salt in a saucepan. 2  Bring the water to a full boil. 3  Place the asparagus spears in the boiling water. 4  Once the water returns to a boil, cook for 5 minutes.
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- Add asparagus and cook until bright green - 2 to 3 minutes. Remove, rinse under cold water, and drain. Combine asparagus, avocados, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a large bowl; toss gently to coat. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, parsley, cilantro, mint, vinegars, sugar, salt, and pepper.Pour over asparagus mixture and toss gently.rocedure: 1  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. 2  Add asparagus and cook until bright green - 2 to 3 minutes. 3  Remove, rinse under cold water, and drain.
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Simply Steamed Asparagus 1 Place water in the bottom half of a steamer pan set. Add salt and butter, and bring to a boil. 2  Trim the dry ends off of the asparagus. If the spears are thick, peel them lightly with a vegetable peeler.
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How to Cook Asparagus 1 Bring the water to a full boil. 2  Place the asparagus spears in the boiling water. 3  Once the water returns to a boil, cook for 5 minutes. 4  If you wish, use a microwave-safe cooking dish to boil asparagus in the microwave. 5  Fill the cooking dish with 1/4 cup water, then add the spears and place the lid on the dish. Place the asparagus in the water and let it cook for 2 1/2 - 3 minutes. 2  Test an asparagus spear for doneness-it should still be crispy, not limp. 3  If you wish, plunge the asparagus in a bowl of ice water to cool it down.
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How to Cook Asparagus Blanching: Boil water in a wide frying pan or stock pot, place asparagus in the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes or until bright green. Remove from the water and immediately run under cold water, then serve with your favorite toppings or sauce.
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How to Cook Asparagus Drizzle olive oil over the spears. The oil will help the asparagus stay crisp. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil evenly over the spears on the baking sheet. 1  If you'd like to ensure the spears get evenly coated, you can toss them with the olive oil in a bowl, then arrange them on the baking sheet.rizzle olive oil over the spears. The oil will help the asparagus stay crisp. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil evenly over the spears on the baking sheet. 1  If you'd like to ensure the spears get evenly coated, you can toss them with the olive oil in a bowl, then arrange them on the baking sheet.