Asparagus With Shiitakes Shallots And Peas Recipes

ASPARAGUS WITH SHIITAKES, SHALLOTS, AND PEAS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet with a lid, heat oil over medium. Add shallots and cook until they begin to color, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook, tossing occasionally, until mushrooms and shallots are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add lemon zest and tarragon; toss to combine.
• In the same skillet, bring 2 inches of water to a boil. Add asparagus, season with salt, cover, and cook until asparagus is bright green and tender, 3 to 4 minutes (timing will vary depending upon thickness of asparagus). Add peas to skillet, and then drain.
• Transfer to bowl with the shallots and mushrooms, add lemon juice, and toss to combine.

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Cut asparagus spears in 1/2 lengthwise, 7 into 1 inch pieces.
• Melt the butter in wok& add the shallots& ginger.
• Sauté until just tender.
• Add the asparagus& mushrooms.
• Season w/ salt& pepper& cook for 2 minutes.
• Add the vermouth& cover.
• Cook for 2 minutes, shaking the pan once or twice, Sprinkle with the orange (fresh) zest.
• Cook 1 more minute.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND PEAS

Steps:

• Zest the lemons and lay out the zest to dry it slightly, about 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Mix the lemon zest with the salt in a small bowl and set aside. Cut 2 of the lemons in half and set aside.
• Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil on a baking sheet and toss to coat. Roast until the asparagus have some blackened bits, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle the peas all over the asparagus, toss and squeeze on the juice of the 2 cut lemons. Return to the oven for 3 minutes.
• Serve on a big platter and sprinkle with the lemon salt, basil and parsley before serving.

ASPARAGUS WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PICKLED SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Put the shallot and mustard seeds in a small bowl. Combine the vinegar, sugar and thyme sprigs in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour the vinegar mixture over the shallot mixture and stir. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Preheat the broiler. Spread the asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet; drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the thyme leaves. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and toss until coated. Broil until crisp-tender and lightly browned in spots, about 4 minutes.
• Transfer the asparagus to a platter. Discard the thyme sprigs from the shallot mixture and spoon over the asparagus. Serve with the prosciutto.

PAN-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH SHALLOTS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and cook for 1 minute then add the asparagus. Cook for 5 minutes and season with a little salt and pepper. Serve warm.

ASPARAGUS WITH SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
• If asparagus is thick, old or tough, peel bottoms.
• Add asparagus to pan of boiling salted water.
• Boil gently until cooked--bright green and tender--but still firm, about 5 to 8 minutes.
• Remove; drain on towel; put on platter and drizzle with oil, lifting spears to coat.
• Sprinkle with shallots and parsley.
• Salt slightly.

PEA AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Trim asparagus. Thinly slice on a strong bias. Toss with peas, mint, almonds, oil, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, and serve, topped with more mint and almonds.

ASPARAGUS WITH SHALLOT BUTTER

Steps:

• Peel the asparagus, using a swivel-bladed knife, starting about 2 inches from the top. Remove the tough ends.
• Bring enough water to a boil to cover the asparagus. Add salt and the asparagus and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until crisp tender. Drain well, reserving 3 tablespoons of the liquid. Arrange on warm platter.
• Combine the shallots, lemon juice and reserved liquid in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook over high heat until half the liquid evaporates. Add butter gradually, stirring rapidly with a whisk. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring rapidly, 1 minute. Spoon the sauce over the asparagus and serve.

ASPARAGUS, PEAS, AND BASIL (PISELLI CON ASPARAGI E BASILICO)

Steps:

• Cook shallots in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until just tender, about 4 minutes.
• Stir in asparagus, peas, sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then seal skillet with foil. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender but still slightly al dente, about 8 minutes. Stir in basil and sea salt to taste.

ASPARAGUS WITH SHIITAKES, SHALLOTS, AND PEAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Cook shallots, stirring frequently, until they begin to turn golden, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until mushrooms are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add lemon zest, and toss to combine.
• In the same skillet, bring 2 inches of water to a boil. Add asparagus and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cover, and cook until asparagus is bright green and crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in peas, then remove from heat. Drain and transfer to bowl with mushrooms. Add lemon juice; toss to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature.
• nutrition information
• (Per Serving)
• Calories: 127
• Saturated Fat: .7g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3.9g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Carbohydrates: 15.6g
• Protein: 6.6g
• Sodium: 268mg
• Fiber: 5.2g

EASY ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Mix in onion and garlic, and season with salt, pepper, and lemon pepper. Cook and stir until tender. Place asparagus in the skillet, and cook 8 minutes, turning occasionally to coat with seasonings. Sprinkle wine into the skillet, and scrape up any browned bits.
• Transfer asparagus to a shallow dish. Drizzle with remaining mixture in skillet, and dust evenly with Parmesan cheese and crushed whole wheat crackers.

FETTUCCINE WITH ASPARAGUS AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Steam the asparagus until tender but firm. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, bring four quarts of water to boil for the fettuccine.
• Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the garlic and the shallots and saute for one minute. Add the mushrooms and saute until tender (three to four minutes). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Add the asparagus and parsley and keep the mixture warm until the fettuccine is cooked.
• Cook the fettuccine until al dente, drain and transfer to a heated serving bowl. Add the sauce, toss and serve. Pass the cheese separately.