The Best Steamed Asparagus Recipe
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The Best Steamed Asparagus

By: JOHN KARST 
"This is the best way to cook asparagus to enjoy it's flavor. It comes out absolutely perfect. For the wine, we recommend Pinot Grigio."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (47)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
3 Min
Cook Time:
3 Min
Ready In:
11 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

  1. Place asparagus in a microwave-safe dish. Pour in wine, and dot with pieces of butter.
  2. Cover loosely, and cook in the microwave on High for 3 minutes, or until bright green and tender. Allow the dish to stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 86 | Total Fat: 5.9g | Cholesterol: 15mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2006 by aerogirl7   view full review
This recipe makes some of the most amazing asparagus I've had. However, the recommended...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2003 by Nutynan   view full review
Good, but tasted too much like wine and too little like asparagus. Next time I'll use 1/2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by H2ODRGN   view full review
This was a quick, easy and tasty side dish. I used Pinot Grigio as suggested and it came out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2007 by IMVINTAGE   view full review
I'm a big wine drinker & I really expected to like this but I hated it...hubby said "it's not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by HUNNYBEES35   view full review
I used a white zinfandel and found this to be wonderful - the way I'll always cook asparagus...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2010 by thekarpiuks   view full review
The flavor of the asparagus was PERFECT. We did these in the Ziploc Zip 'n Steam bags for 3...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2007 by CPolencheck   view full review
I was pretty excited to try this, but found it to be kindof blah. I think plain steamed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2004 by SMILIE224   view full review
This was wonderful! I did it with a reisling, because it's my favorite... but regardless, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2006 by JDVMD   view full review
I made this on top of the stove instead of in the microwave and used butter, salt and pepper....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2006 by Shirley   view full review
this recipe was easy and delicious. i used thin asparagus

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