Elegant and Easy Asparagus
Full of flavor and crunch, my new favorite asparagus recipe involves a quick blanch, a simple saute and a complimentary sauce, all in one pan for easy cooking and clean-up.
Servings 4
Equipment
- 1 12" skillet
- 1 food processor or immersion blender
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus
- 2 Tb olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and sliced thin
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 Tb Buzz Savories Spicy Beer Mustard
- 2 Tb red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Heat 2 cups of water with 2 tsp. salt in a 10" frying pan or a skillet to fit the number of asparagus spears available to you
- Add asparagus and blanch for 2 minutes.1 lb asparagus
- Remove asparagus from pan and drain the water.
- Wipe the pan and return to heat (medium). Add 2 Tb olive oil and heat until oil shimmers.2 Tb olive oil
- Add slices of garlic and fry briefly (1 minute).2 cloves garlic
- Add asparagus back to the pan and let asparagus fry 3-4 minutes at a medium temperature.
- Remove from heat and arrange asparagus on a serving platter.
Dressing
- Mix mustard, vinegar and olive oil in a small bowl or bowl of a food processor. Blend until the mixture forms a creamy emulsion.¼ cup olive oil, 2 Tb Buzz Savories Spicy Beer Mustard, 2 Tb red wine vinegar
- Drizzle over asparagus and sprinkle with salt and freshly ground pepper.
Notes
The blending process may be accomplished by hand with a wire whip although I've learned that a food processor or immersion blender produces a more creamy sauce that is less likely to separate. Serve the extra sauce in a bowl or small pitcher at the table. Your guests will ask for more.