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Simple, Seasonal, Sauteed Asparagus

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Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables of the season.  I enjoy it’s texture and during this busy time of year… the simplicity in cooking it.

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It’s bright green stalks are stunning and the mere fact that they are a perennial and grow year after year makes me anxious to start my own asparagus patch.  Make sure to take advantage of wild asparagus and forage for your own as soon they’ll be growing in ditches throughout country roads.

One thing to note about asparagus is that it’s not necessary to buy them “organic.”  They make the clean 15 list.  However, I’d encourage you to buy them locally from your farmers market.

There’s nothing easier than making a side dish of sauteed asparagus.  There are many different renditions and flavors that you can create by simply adding a few fresh herbs an acid such as lemon juice or vinegar, garlic or onion and sauteing them in a natural fat such as extra virgin olive oil or butter.

Within a few minutes you’ll be enjoying it’s fresh and tender but firm bite.  Sauteed Asparagus pairs beautifully with chicken, fish and when running low on time, farm fresh eggs.

Prepping Asparagus

When prepping asparagus all you need to do is rinse them off and discard the woody bottom ends of the stalk.  You can either feel for the tougher ends near the bottom and cut them using a knife or you can “snap” them off.

To snap them off, lightly bend the asparagus near the bottom inch of the stalk.  When you feel the natural bend… “snap.”

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Some people would rather cut them by just feeling for the tougher ends as they feel the “snap” method seems to waste more of the edible stalk.

Tips for creating Simple, Seasonal Sauteed Asparagus

  • Saute asparagus in a natural fat such as extra virgin olive oil or butter
  • Once the oil has come to temperature it only takes 5-8 minutes to cook through.  You want a tender but firm bite, not mushy and soggy.
  • To give it additional flavor, add a fresh herb such as tarragon, thyme or marjoram.
  • To brighten, add an acid of lemon juice or vinegar. Such as red wine or balsamic.
  • If you want more depth add garlic or onion.
  • Always finish with a sprinkle of large granule sea salt.

As you can see, the variations you can create are endless.  From something as simple as asparagus sauteed in olive oil with garlic or as in the recipe below, asparagus sauteed in butter with fresh tarragon and lemon.

Sauteed Asparagus with Fresh Tarragon and Lemon

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Ingredients:

  1. 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 2″ pieces
  2. 2 tbls butter
  3. 1 tbls freshly cut tarragon
  4. 2 tbls freshly squeezed lemon juice
  5. Large granule sea salt to season

Method:

1. In a large cast iron skillet add 2 tbls butter.  Saute the asparagus for 5-8 minutes until tender but firm to the bite.

2. Add tarragon and lemon juice and saute for an additional 2-3 minutes.

3. Sprinkle with kosher sea salt and garnish with freshly grated manchego cheese.

Sauteed asparagus is an easy and wonderful way to use seasonal asparagus.

What is your favorite way to saute asparagus?

Also, if you haven’t signed up for the new Spain in Iowa, Gardening, Cooking Preserving, eating through the seasons, newsletter, please do!  My first edition went out today.  Highlighted are various early spring recipes throughout the web, gardening and a lacto-fermented preserve using asparagus.  Sign up using the form below!


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About Diana Bauman

Diana is a mother of three, proud wife, and humbled daughter of God. She finds the most joy meeting with Jesus in her organic gardens. She is completely blessed to be able to call herself a stay at home mom where she home educates her children, joyfully serves her husband, and cooks nourishing, real food, for her family. She loves connecting with people on facebook, google+, pinterest, and instagram.

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  1. Belinda @zomppa says

    May 16, 2011 at 9:05 am

    What a perfectly delightful and simple recipe!

    Reply
  2. IAMSNWFLAKE says

    May 16, 2011 at 9:41 am

    Delicious!!! Can’t wait to get into season (we’re on opposite seasons)

    Reply
  3. Hilaire says

    May 16, 2011 at 1:17 pm

    My whole family loves Asparagus. I want to have some growing in my yard some day. The reason I’m posting is because I saw a little blog post on a use for Plantain which you said you have growing all over your yard. http://www.rootsimple.com/2011/05/plantain-for-rashes.html
    Thought you might enjoy a use for you “lawn”.

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    • Diana Bauman says

      May 16, 2011 at 2:07 pm

      Thanks so much Hilaire! I’ll have to check that out.

      Reply
  4. Jonny says

    May 18, 2011 at 7:06 am

    Great shots and, I’m sure, delicious asparagus. There really is nothing better than treating great ingredients simply and with respect. We often make a vinaigrette with a tarragon vinegar to pour over lightly grilled asparagus which is kind of in the same vein.
    (glad to visit your lovely site for the first time!)

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    • Diana Bauman says

      May 18, 2011 at 7:25 am

      Sounds great Johnny! I’m currently making my own tarragon vinegar. I’ll be sure to use it over grilled asparagus. Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  5. Donna says

    May 23, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    Hi Diana, did you purchase this Asparagus from the Farmer’s Market? Which vendor? I went there opening day looking for some Kale and I couldn’t find any 🙁

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  6. topcookwareonline says

    January 20, 2016 at 8:04 pm

    I didn’t really eat asparagus growing up (except for the one time my aunt grilled some and smothered them in butter and I fell in love). So, I’m not really sure why it took me so long to start trying recipes that feature asparagus. Last week I made a shrimp and asparagus stir fry that even my picky, veggie hating fiance liked. So I figured what the heck, maybe he’ll eat asparagus on their own. This recipe was a total success! He even declined when I offered to sprinkle on some more Parmesan (and he never says no to more cheese). Thank you so much for sharing! I’ll be keeping this recipe for a snack or yummy side dish for chicken or fish as I attempt to get the mister and I eating healthier.

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