RECIPE: Asparagus Cooked Three Ways

Below are recipes for Steamed Asparagus, Pan Browned Aspargus with Butter and Roasted Asparagus. Each is written as its own recipe so that you can skip to the one that suits your palate or need.

Asparagus - Steamed
Serves: 4

20 large asparagus spears, peeled and trimmed
4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
salt
pepper

Steam the asparagus or boil in salted water over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Melt the butter and pour over the asparagus. Season with salt and pepper.

Asparagus Browned with Butter
Serves: 4

2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ pounds asparagus
salt
pepper

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place asparagus in skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook 6 minutes. Uncover and raise heat to medium-high. Shake the pan while continue so it browns evenly for 4 minutes.

Asparagus - Roasted
Serves: 4

1 ½ pounds asparagus
2 tablespoons olive oil

saltPreheat oven to 450 Fahrenheit. Toss asparagus with olive oil. Lay asparagus in one layer on baking sheet. Roast 12-15 minutes, shaking twice during roasting. Remove from oven and place on platter. Sprinkle with salt and serve.

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