Asparagus Recipes

*All Recipes courtesy Chef Allen Susser *

Fennel Seed Roasted Asparagus

Ingredients to Serve-6

1 Pound Large green asparagus, trimmed
1 Tablespoon Fennel seed
2 Tablespoons Lemon juice
1 teaspoon Coarse Salt
½ Teaspoon Ground black pepper
4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive oil

To Roast the Asparagus: Preheat the overn to 375 degrees. Place the asparagus into a medium sized roasting pan. Mix the lemon juice with the fennel seeds, salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil. Drizzle the mixture over the asparagus. Place in oven and roast for about 6-7 minutes, until the asparagus are softened to the center of the stalk. Remove from oven, arranging on a serving platter, finish by pouring any remaining liquids over the asparagus.

Stir Fry Green Asparagus

Ingredients to Serve- 6

½ Pound Large green asparagus, trimmed
3 Tablespoons Sesame oil
1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
1 Teaspoon Minced Ginger
2 Tablespoons Soy sauce
3 Tablespoons cashews
1 Tablespoon Freshly Chopped cilantro

To Stir Fry the Asparagus:  Cut the asparagus into 2 inch pieces, on a short bias. Heat a wok or heavy bottomed sauté pan very hot. Pour in the sesame oil and stir in the garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds. Add the asparagus cuts and stir fry for 2 minutes until well cooked yet crisp. Stir in the soy sauce, cashews and cilantro. Remove from pan and serve immeditately. 

Parmesan BBQ White Asparagus

Ingredients to Serve-4

1/2 Pound Large white asparagus, peeled and trimmed
2 Tablespoons Olive oil
1 Teaspoon Minced Garlic
1 teaspoon Coarse Salt
1 Teaspoon Ground black pepper
1 small lemon, thinly sliced
1 Tablespoon Chopped Parsley
2 Tablespoons Freshly grated parmesan

To BBQ the Asparagus: Preheat a grill or BBQ very hot. Take a piece of aluminum foil  about 12 inches long. Spread out the Asparagus in the center. Mix the olive oil, garlic, slat and pepper together. Drizzle over the asparagus and place slices of lemon on top. Fold the aluminum foil into a pouch sealing well. Place over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes.

Be carful when opening the pouch to let the steam escape. Spinkle with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.  

Lime Grilled Asparagus

Ingredients to Serve- 6

1 Pound Large green asparagus, trimmed
1 small Lime, Freshly squeezed
1 Teaspoon Minced Garlic
2 Tablespoon Chopped Parsley
1/2 Teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon Coarse Salt
4 Tablespoons Olive oil

To grill the Asparagus: Preheat a grill very hot. Mix the lime juice, garlic, parsley, cumin, salt and olive oil in a small bowl. When ready to grill lower the heat to medium on the grill, and place the asparagus lengthwise across the grill so that they do not fall between the grates. Brush the Lime mixture on the asparagus as they grill. Turn the asparagus after a minute or so and continue to lightly brush with lime mix. When the asparagus are just soft, yet still bright green, remove the asparagus to a colorful platter and serve with the remaining lime sauce.