How long to cook asparagus?

[bananiem]

I usually steam mine in a packet of foil on the grill. But now it's snowing. So how long do you cook it in the microwave or on the stove?
TIA!

 

[Christine]

I put mine in a skillet with a some water and steam it (with a lid on). Oh, I'd say about 15 minutes.

 

[Miss Jasmine]

I put mine in a skillet with a some water and steam it (with a lid on). Oh, I'd say about 15 minutes.

Yeah me too, but I do it for less time, I think it's under 10 minutes. It depends on how soft you want it to be. I just check it and when it gets to how we like it, it is done.

 

[HaleyB]

You can eat it raw all the way to soggy so it depends how you like it. The Barefoot Contesa says to cook it 2-4 minutes with high heat in half olive oil half butter with a little sea salt. Get the pan nice and hot first. I like it that way but I cook it a little longer, maybe 6 minutes.

 

[sha_lyn]

I roast mine in the oven with garlic and olive oil at 400 degrees for about 15-20 minutes depending on how thick the stalks are.

 

[CACruisin']

mmmmm .... these all sound so yummy! Bought asparagus this morning and might have to try one of these ideas.... I generally put it in the microwave coevered with a little water for about 2 minutes. Then add butter for the rest of the family. We like ours more on the al dente side.

 

[Buckalew11]

I roast mine in the oven with garlic and olive oil at 400 degrees for about 15-20 minutes depending on how thick the stalks are.

Same for me...no garlic but sea salt and some pepper with the "EVOO" ( )

I love it roasted. Like eating french fries it is sooo good!!

 

[Briarmom]

I boil mine for 5 minutes and then throw it in in ice bath to keep it from over cooking.

 

[nwdisgal]

I agree with the five minutes - about that time in simmering water, or until you can just pierce a fork into it.

 

[KelNottAt]

When I have time I do mine smothered with olive oil, sprinkled with sea salt, 500 degrees, 10 mins.

When I'm in a hurry, it's a corning dish, a little water, tight plastic wrap, nuke for 4 minutes (or until I notice its aroma).

 

[bicker]

Asparagus is one of those veggies which i simply cannot eat steamed or boiled. It makes the vegetable bitter and disgusting! I like the roasting idea, above. We also saute the asparagus on a grill pan, with a little olive oil and garlic salt.

 

[Laugh O. Grams]

I roast mine in the oven with garlic and olive oil at 400 degrees for about 15-20 minutes depending on how thick the stalks are.

I roast it as well, except I roast mine in hazelnut oil with chopped roasted hazelnuts on top.

One tip: Be careful not to leave the roasting asparagus unattended. It goes from perfect to fried to a crisp in no time.

 

[pirateofthecarolinas]

I roast mine in the oven with garlic and olive oil at 400 degrees for about 15-20 minutes depending on how thick the stalks are.

That's how I fix mine! Yummy!

Lori

 

[Cantw8]

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