Steamed Asparagus | COOKING HOUSE

March 11, 2023 from Tanya Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links

The Steamed Asparagus is tender and flavorful. It’s a simple dish that’s steamed and then drizzled with brown butter for a rich and delicious flavor.

This steamed asparagus recipe is so easy and yet so flavorful. The asparagus spears are steamed to just the right tenderness, then salted and topped with a rich and nutty brown butter. The flavors are absolutely delicious and you can easily make this as a side dish on even the busiest of nights. The steamer gives you just the right amount of tenderness so you can cook this dish while you prepare the main course.

This healthy side is packed with vitamins and minerals, and steaming doesn’t lose them like boiling or other cooking methods do. This is a great way to enjoy a really beneficial vegetable in your diet, and it’s that simple. You will find yourself wanting to make this dish over and over again. Let’s look at what you’ll need to make this steamed asparagus.

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main ingredients

• Asparagus. You can use regular or white asparagus.
• Salt. Use more or less depending on personal preference.
• Butter. I like browning the butter for extra flavor.

How to make steamed asparagus

1. Pour about an inch of water into a large saucepan and place a collapsible steamer inside. Bring it to a boil. (In the meantime cut the asparagus if necessary).

2. Now place the asparagus in the steamer, cover and steam for about 6-8 minutes (depending on how tender you like the asparagus).

3. Place the asparagus on a serving platter, season with salt and drizzle with melted browned butter. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice if you wish.

Helpful tips & tricks

• Choose good quality asparagus. When choosing your asparagus, look for asparagus that are green and fresh.
• Clean the asparagus. The ends of the stems are tough and fibrous, so it’s best to trim off those woody bits before steaming them.
• Do not overload the steamer. To steam evenly, make sure not to overload the steamer. Otherwise you will not be cooked consistently.
• Fry butter. This step gives the steamed asparagus a rich, nutty flavor that you’ll love.

Variations on this recipe

• Add other vegetables. You can also prepare this dish with various other vegetables such as Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, zucchini, onions or broccoli.
• Try different spices. Add some onion powder, Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, paprika or cayenne pepper to this steamed asparagus.
• Add garlic. Try this with minced garlic for extra flavor. You can also add garlic powder if you prefer.
• make it vegan Instead of butter, use plant-based butter or olive oil on these asparagus spears for a rich flavor that’s also vegan.

How to store and reheat it

Store any leftovers of this steamed asparagus in an airtight container in the fridge up to 5 days. To warm it up, just splash some water in a pan and heat it on the stove for a few minutes.

What to serve this steamed asparagus with

• Pasta. Serve this steamed asparagus with your favorite pasta dishes, like here Mushroom and spinach pasta, pasta with chickpeas, spaghetti with olive oil and garlicor Easy Angel Hair Pasta.
• grains. Enjoy this dish packed with nutritious grains like rice, sorghum, bulgur, and quinoa. It goes well with Rice with mushrooms, quinoa with eggs and vegetablesAnd Easy bulgur salad.
• proteins. Make it the supplement to some Chicken burger with avocado corn salsa, Chicken breast stuffed with spinach, sofritasor Air Fryer Pork Chops.
• Soup. This vegetable is delicious with soup, like this one Hearty Beef Barley Soup, Hearty Mushroom Soup, Quick Orzo Soup, Easy Lemon Lentil Soupor Chickpea Noodle Soup.

This is a great dish to have on your menu. It’s easy, tasty and only requires 3 ingredients. It is the perfect accompaniment to so many main courses or even other side dishes to a light meal. You will love serving this healthy recipe to your family and friends. Enjoy!

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