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Simply Steamed Asparagus
SUBMITTED BY:
KIMIRAEJ
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Angelique
"Makes even tough asparagus, tender and tasty! Try using vinaigrette dressing in place of the butter too."
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PREP TIME
10 Min
COOK TIME
20 Min
READY IN
30 Min
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1 bunch asparagus spears
1 teaspoon butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups water
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DIRECTIONS
Place water in the bottom half of a steamer pan set. Add salt and butter, and bring to a boil.
Trim the dry ends off of the asparagus. If the spears are thick, peel them lightly with a vegetable peeler. Place them in the top half of the steamer pan set. Steam for 5 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness of the asparagus, or until asparagus is tender.
FOOTNOTE
If you do not have a steamer pan set, you can use a steamer basket inserted into a large pot.
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Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by
JOSIE
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Jul. 24, 2003
This was really good. My husband said this is his favorite way of preparing asparagus. Before I served this I sprinkled some lime juice over the spears for a little kick. Make sure to do this right before you plan on serving...otherwise the acidity from the lime makes the drippings turn red. Will use this often!!
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Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by
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Jul. 24, 2003
Exactly as the name states. I used "dill vinaigrette" (from this site) instead of the butter. Basic, but good. Thanks Kim.
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Exactly as the name states. I used "dill vinaigrette" (from this site) instead of the butter....
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Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2008 by
RedRobynNAU
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RedRobynNAU
Mar. 8, 2008
This is certainly simple! Simple, but delcious! Followed recipe exactly until the end, at which point, we added a little more butter and salt just before serving. It may not have been necessary, but my boyfriend is used to an Italian asparagus recipe, that includes pan-frying in lots of oil AND butter (yummy, but SO MUCH FAT!), and I want to slowly get him used to a healthier version. Next time, I'll try omitting the extra salt and butter. We steamed for a tad bit too long so the stems were slimy, but the tops were just delicious! That was purely our own fault, and not the fault of the recipe - I'm just including it here as a warning to other members - please be careful about cooking too long! It's really a great, simple, healthy recipe, and I think it deserves more attention. :-)
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This is certainly simple! Simple, but delcious! Followed recipe exactly until the end, at...
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Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2004 by Lisa B
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Lisa B
Jun. 30, 2004
I love vegetables with absolutely nothing on them, so this recipe was for me. The asparagus turned out beatifully, not to mushy, not to bland. I'll use it again!
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I love vegetables with absolutely nothing on them, so this recipe was for me. The asparagus...
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Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by JOANN324
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JOANN324
Feb. 12, 2004
This is my first time to steam asparagus, so compared to other methods, I really don't know how much better this one is. However, the asparagus was very good & I will make it again. I knew it was a hit when my husband ate the entire stalk of each one. Thinning the bases of the stalk with a vegetable peeler was a helpful hint.
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This is my first time to steam asparagus, so compared to other methods, I really don't know...
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Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2008 by
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bellydancer
Mar. 20, 2008
Just plain asparagus, cooked just right.
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Just plain asparagus, cooked just right.
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Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2007 by
ACFROGG
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ACFROGG
Mar. 10, 2007
Simple and tasty! It is also good for steaming a large bunch to snack on cold at a later time- not too squishy.
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Simple and tasty! It is also good for steaming a large bunch to snack on cold at a later time-...
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Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2006 by
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CPolencheck
Sep. 23, 2006
Great! My first time making steamed asparagus-- I had no idea how long to steam. This recipe really helped.
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Great! My first time making steamed asparagus-- I had no idea how long to steam. This recipe...
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Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2008 by
ISLANDGIRL05
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