Asparagus With Slivered Almonds Recipes

STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH SLICED ALMONDS

Steps:

• In a skillet or wok, heat oil; stir-fry the asparagus, onion and garlic over medium-high heat until tender. Add the almonds, lemon juice, soy sauce and lemon zest; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

ASPARAGUS WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute almonds in 1 teaspoon of oil until lightly browned; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute asparagus in the remaining oil for 1 minute. Add the water, sugar, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Drain. Sprinkle with lemon juice; top with almonds.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH SLIVERED ALMONDS RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• 1.Preheat oven to 400° F. 2.Arrange asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt. 3.Bake for 25 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Remove from oven. 4.Sprinkle with almonds; serve.

ALMOND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Clean and trim off the tough ends of asparagus.
• Melt margarine in a large skillet. (Non-stick is optional).
• Add the asparagus. Saute' at medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
• Add lemon juice, cover, and simmer until crisp-tender.
• Add the almond slivers. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Toss gently, then serve.

LEMONY ASPARAGUS WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• Wash asparagus spears and trim off about 1/2″ of the end.
• Fill a medium sized skillet with 1″ of water. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Add asparagus spears and cover. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes until crisp tender. I prefer thin asparagus but if you use thicker, increase the cook time to about 7 to 8 minutes.
• Drain asparagus and set aside.
• Melt butter in a medium sized skillet and add slivered almonds. Cook and stir for about 3 minutes or until almonds are lightly browned. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
• Place asparagus in a serving dish and pour almond and lemon juice over. Serve warm.
• Serves 4 to 6.
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FRESH ASPARAGUS WITH BUTTERED ALMONDS

Steps:

• In a large sauté pan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
• Add the almonds.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Sauté until golden, about 2 minutes.
• Add the asparagus.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Sauté for 2 minutes.
• Remove and serve.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BUTTERED ALMONDS, CAPERS AND DILL

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit/220 degrees Celsius. Line a baking sheet (baking tray) with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl or on a work surface, use your hands or tongs to toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon oil, a generous pinch of salt and a good grind of pepper. Arrange asparagus in the paper-lined pan, spaced well apart, and roast, shaking the pan occasionally, until asparagus is soft and starting to brown in places, 8 to 12 minutes, depending on thickness. Remove from oven and set aside in the pan.
• In a small or medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until foamy. Add almonds and fry, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes (reduce heat as needed to prevent scorching). Pour almonds and butter evenly over asparagus.
• Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan and heat over high heat. Once hot, add the capers and fry, stirring continuously, until they have opened up and become crisp, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, remove capers from the oil and sprinkle over the asparagus. Add dill. Using tongs or two spoons, mix gently to combine, transfer to a large plate and serve warm.

ASPARAGUS ALMOND CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Melt butter in skillet.
• Add flour and blend.
• Add milk and asparagus liquid.
• Cook over low heat until thick.
• Add mayonnaise and mix well until sauce is formed.
• In bottom of 2-quart baking dish arrange a layer of asparagus, eggs, and almonds.
• Cover with half of the sauce.
• Repeat.
• Top casserole with cracker crumbs.
• Bake at 300 to 350 F for 30 minutes.

ASPARAGUS WITH TOASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of slightly salted water to a boil.
• Snap off and discard the ends of the asparagus. Cut trimmed asparagus spears on a diagonal into 2-inch-long pieces.
• Cook asparagus in boiling water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
• Drain and rinse under cold water. Pat asparagus dry with paper towels.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-heat. Add almonds and cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted (abour 3 minutes). Transfer to a plate.
• Heat oil and garlic together in a large skillet over medium heat until garlic begins to brown, about 2 minute Add asparagus and cook, stirring often, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in almonds. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

ASPARAGUS WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• Snap off and discard the tough ends of the asparagus.
• Slice the rest on the diagonal (or, if you know how to do it, use the Chinese rolling cut).
• Parboil for about two minutes.
• Rinse in cold running water to stop the cooking process and drain.
• (Can be done well ahead of time).
• Heat the oil and toss the scallions for 15- 20 seconds.
• Add the parboiled asparagus and stir fry on high flame until thoroughly heated.
• Stir in the salt& sugar, then the almonds.
• Serve immediately.
• (Note: this dish can also be made with many other vegetables. Green beans work particularly well).