What's a great seasoning for asparagus?!


Question:

What's a great seasoning for asparagus?

I love to roast asparagus with some olive oil and salt and pepper. However, sometimes I feel like something a little more flavorful. Has anyone got a suggestion for something that is great on asparagus?

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1 month ago
These are all really great suggestions....think I will have to defer to the voters to make a decision!


Answers:
1 month ago
These are all really great suggestions....think I will have to defer to the voters to make a decision!

Well, no real seasonings. The best way to have asparagus is steamed. Then add some grated parm after it's done. You made me drool now, thanks a lot!

All I use is butter and garlic salt. Nice and easy

Cheese.

I steam them to desired doneness, then dip in a mayonnaise/tarragon/lemon dip that I make:

1/2 c. mayonnaise (I prefer Best Foods/Hellman's)
juice of one lemon
1 rounded Tablespoon of dried tarragon
pinch of salt

Combine ingredients and let sit in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to develop flavors. This dip lasts indefinitely and is also good with steamed artichokes (served hot, room temperature or cold).

Butter and lemon juice with salt & pepper, or Bearnaise.

I use lemon juice and minced garlic.

A little lemon , and a French touch - grey salt.
Classic , and , mmmmmmmm!

Holandaise works too !

asparagus sauteed in olive oil or butter with garlic and OYSTER SAUCE and a dash of pepper!!! it's really great! i love it!

a) Hollandaise sauce
b) balsamic vinagrette
c) served with crab ("oscar")
d) splashed with Tamari soy sauce (made by Kikkoman)
e) blended into a bisque (but then it's not really roasted anymore, is it) =D

Some butter, oregano, Parmesan.

1. In a blender, puree one hard boiled egg with two tablespoons white wine vinegar. Gradually add one cup olive oil until the sauce looks like a mayonnaise. Stir in one tablespoon each finely chopped shallots, cornishons, and parsley. Season with salt and white pepper. Serve with cooked, chilled asparagus.

2. Toast one cup of coarse bread crumbs to golden brown. Mix with one tablespoon each lemon zest, orange zest, and chopped parsley, two teaspoons chopped garlic.
Roast asparagus as normal and season with mixture.

Squeeze on some lime.. it goes really well

You could add grill seasoning OR just a squeeze from a lemon. I also seen a recipe where you just steam it and then drizzle reduced balsamic vinegar over it.

holundais (i think i spelled that wrong lol pronounce hol -un -days) sauce is really good but i like to mix mine w/ roasted red peppers

Hi,

This dip is really good with asparagus. You can add a little heat if you like. There is also a great recipe called "Lady and Sons Asparagus Sandwich", it has asparagus, 1000 island (or any dressing you like), red onions, jack cheese all on pumpernickel bread.


Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Copyright, 2005, Ellie Krieger, All rights reserved

1/3 cup whole natural almonds
1 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon shallot
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put the nuts on a baking sheet and
toast until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Let cool.

Put the nuts into a processor and finely chop. Add pepper, vinegar and shallots to the bowl and
process until smooth. While the processor is running, drizzle the oil into the bowl. Season with
salt and pepper and serve.




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