Asparagus

3 - 4 servings

Vegetarian Diet, France

Asparagus is a great side for a lot of dishes. This simple recipe will perfectly complement many main courses.

Tom Founder

November 9, 2023

10 min.
10 min.
1/5

Ingredients:

1 LB of asparagus (*)
1 TBSP of frying oil (adjust if needed)
Juice from ½ lemon
Drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 TBSP of unsalted butter - sliced into thick slices
¼ TSP of salt
¼ TSP of pepper - ideally freshly ground

* Use any kind of asparagus you like. I’m using the most common green asparagus, because it grows on my garden.

Tools:

1x Measuring Cups
1x Measuring Spoons
1x Chef’s knife
1x Cutting Board
1x Large Sauce Pan or Medium Pot (6QT)
1x Tongs (preferably with silicone tips)
1x Lemon Squeezer (optional)
1x Large Fry Pan or Sauté Pan or Stir Fry Pan

Directions:

1. Prepare & blanch asparagus:

1.1.

Fill a medium pot with water, about ½, and place it on a high heat burner. Bring it to a boil.

1.2.

Meanwhile rinse asparagus and then cut off and dispose bottom ⅓.

1.3.

When water reaches a boil, place asparagus into blanch for about 30 – 60 seconds.

Kitchen Guide

Fruit & Vegetable Preparation & Cutting

September 29, 2023

Fruit and vegetables are nutritious, full of vitamins, and are very flavorful. Even if you are not interested in gaining the health benefits or appreciate the initial taste, fruit and vegetables are often very important for creating a final flavor in many meals (creating important flavor elements). The following are ways to wash, peel, and cut your produce. In this section, I’m not able to cover all fruits and vegetables but have chosen the most common ones. In this section I’m not able to cover all fruits and vegetables but have chosen the most common ones.

Tom Founder

2. Sear:

2.1.

In the meantime, preheat the fry pan on high heat with 1 TBSP of frying oil.

2.2.

Remove the asparagus from the water, let the water drip off shortly, and place into a preheated fry pan (it is easiest to use tongs).

2.3.

Sear on high heat until you reach a nice sear (about 3 minutes). Turn the asparagus during searing (you can use tongs to flip the asparagus in the pan).

3. Final phase:

3.1. Lower the heat to medium-low and add:

Juice from ½ of the lemon
Drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 TBSP of butter
¼ TSP of salt
¼ TSP of ground pepper

Sauté until the butter melts and all ingredients are combined (about 1 minute).

3.2.

Taste and add salt or pepper if needed.

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