My Honey makes asparagus better than anyone. He grills or sautés asparagus in a hot iron skillet with extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).
At the last minute, he adds about a tablespoon of minced garlic, salt and pepper. I've never even tried to duplicate his recipe, because it's perfect the way he makes it. A big YUM!
Another way is to roast it in the oven. (One of the tricks I learned from my cooking classes.) Wash the asparagus and trim the rough ends off. I also peel the stems with a potato peeler so they are easier to eat. A common next step is to steam the spears, and some cooks even boil or braise them. I like the roast-in-the-oven method. Here's how easy this recipe is.
Oven Roasted Asparagus
Just spread the asparagus spears evenly on a baking sheet. Drizzle a couple tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Use your hands to make sure each of the stems gets a part of the drizzle.
Sprinkle the asparagus with kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper.
To roast, just slide your baking sheet in a preheated 400-degree oven for ten to twelve minutes. Be careful not to overcook.
Okay, now instead of adding minced garlic like my honey does, make a garlic mayonnaise warm sauce. I especially like this because I use Smart Balance mayo. Good and healthy.
Sauce: To about 1/3 cup of the Smart Balance or your favorite mayonnaise, add a teaspoon or minced garlic (from ready jar or mince your own from fresh garlic clove). Stir gently.
When your oven-roasted asparagus are ready to serve, pass the plate with lemon slices and a bowl of this amazing garlic-mayonnaise sauce. Delicious.
Just spread the asparagus spears evenly on a baking sheet. Drizzle a couple tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Use your hands to make sure each of the stems gets a part of the drizzle.
Sprinkle the asparagus with kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper.
To roast, just slide your baking sheet in a preheated 400-degree oven for ten to twelve minutes. Be careful not to overcook.
Okay, now instead of adding minced garlic like my honey does, make a garlic mayonnaise warm sauce. I especially like this because I use Smart Balance mayo. Good and healthy.
Sauce: To about 1/3 cup of the Smart Balance or your favorite mayonnaise, add a teaspoon or minced garlic (from ready jar or mince your own from fresh garlic clove). Stir gently.
When your oven-roasted asparagus are ready to serve, pass the plate with lemon slices and a bowl of this amazing garlic-mayonnaise sauce. Delicious.
Eat asparagus once a week. It's good food.
Tip: Many people, us included, buy asparagus in the can often because fresh asparagus turns out tough to eat. Canned asparagus is okay. We saved about 40% by buying a shelf full at Sam's Club. But fresh is really really good. Just remember to "peel" the stems with the potato peeler in your kitchen tools drawer.
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