Quick Asparagus Amandine Recipes

QUICK AND EASY BAKED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• Spread asparagus out on a baking sheet and coat with olive oil. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and black pepper evenly.
• Bake in the preheated oven until desired crispness, about 15 minutes.

ASPARAGUS AMANDINE

Steps:

• Cut asparagus diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces. In a skillet measuring about 10 inches across top simmer asparagus in water and butter, uncovered, until asparagus is crisp-tender and liquid is reduced to a glaze, about 3 minutes. Stir in almonds, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.

ROASTED-GARLIC ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Line a large jelly-roll pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
• In a small pot, heat the oil, garlic, onion powder, and parsley on medium-low heat. Cook for 3 minutes, until the garlic mixture is fragrant but not browned.
• Spread the asparagus in a single layer on the prepared pan. Lightly sprinkle with coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Drizzle on the garlic-oil mixture.
• Roast for 8-10 minutes, until the asparagus are bright green; do not overcook.
• Transfer to a platter and serve hot.

ASPARAGUS AMANDINE

Steps:

• Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Cook asparagus in boiling salted water to cover in a large skillet 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
• Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add almonds, and sauté 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Add asparagus and red bell pepper; cook 3 to 5 minutes. Toss with lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and serve immediately.

QUICK ASPARAGUS AMANDINE

Steps:

• 1. Steam asparagus until tender. 2. Rinse the asparagus under cold water to stop the cooking process. 3. Melt the butter in a pan. 4. Add the almonds and cook until golden brown. 5. Remove from heat. 6. Add the lemon juice and salt. 7. Pour over the asparagus.

ASPARAGUS AMANDINE

Steps:

• In a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, toast almonds until golden, shaking skillet occasionally.
• Remove almonds to a small plate.
• Meanwhile, hold the base of one asparagus stalk firmly and bend the stalk.
• The end will break where it becomes tough to eat.
• Use that stalk as a guide to cut the remaining stalks.
• If the asparagus is very thick, you may want to use a vegetable peeler to trim the scales.
• In same skillet, melt the butter or margarine over medium heat and add the asparagus.
• Cook, uncovered until asparagus in crisp-tender, turning frequently.
• Place asparagus on a serving platter and sprinkle with salt and almonds.