Quick and easy asparagus on the stovetop.
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
Hello spring and hello asparagus!
What’s your favorite way to cook asparagus?
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
I love themgrilled,roasted, baked in to afrittata, or made intosoup.
A Foolproof Method for Cooking Asparagus
What’s shallow boiling (or shallow poaching)?
It’s is sort of a cross between boiling and steaming.
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
You don’t have to submerge the asparagus completely in the water.
How Long Should You Cook Asparagus?
How long you cook the asparagus depends on their size and how old they are.
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
Skinny asparagus spears will cook up in only a minute or two.
Your average asparagus will take about 5 minutes.
Vegetables will go from vibrant green to olive green at about the 7 minute mark of cooking.
Elise Bauer
Fill a large, wide skillet with about 3/4-inch of water.
Add the cut garlic and lemon peel if using.
Bring the water to a boil on high heat.
Add the asparagus in an even layer.
If the water doesn’t cover the asparagus, cover the pan.
If using thin asparagus, cook only for 1 to 2 minutes.
Medium asparagus, 5 minutes.
Large asparagus 6 to 7 minutes.
Rinse briefly with cold water to stop the cooking and then transfer to a serving dish.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil or butter to serve.
