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Home » Holidays & Special Days » Seasons » Spring » How to Cook Asparagus

How to Cook Asparagus

April 7, 2014 by KC Coake 24 Comments

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I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited to see spring veggies at the store. Surely it must mean that spring will really come and stay for a while. This winter has been a rough one for many reasons. I’m super excited to show you this lovely spring dish as well as show you how to cook asparagus.

How to cook asparagus. This is the best recipe for the most delicious and perfectly cooked asparagus. We eat it all the time!

Until a few years ago, when we first got a CSA food share, I didn’t really love asparagus. It seemed that most of the time when I ate it, it was rather mushy and bland. When we signed up for the CSA, I was forced to make lots of things with veggies that weren’t always my favorites. The great thing about that is that I learned how to cook a bunch of them and cook them well, so they tasted absolutely delish!

In my opinion, cooking asparagus can go wrong really quickly because you don’t want it to be too al dente but you also don’t want it to be mushy. I’ve worked up a recipe for perfectly cooked and totally delicious asparagus. Want some? Well come on…let’s get cooking.

How to cook asparagus. This is the best recipe for the most delicious and perfectly cooked asparagus. We eat it all the time!

To make asparagus this way, you will need a heat proof pan. When we had been married 5 or 6 years, we bought a set of All-Clad (affiliate link) pans for our anniversary gift to each other. They were pricey but so worth the cost. They cook so well and because we bought the stainless steel set, they have no coatings or chemicals. Works for me. They are also oven proof.

I’ve got the full recipe for you at the bottom of this post, but you will start by melting butter in your oven proof pan. By the way, when you prepare the asparagus, just snap it to get rid of the woody end. The woody end won’t be as tasty or cook as well. Wherever the asparagus naturally snaps is the perfect point to cook the top half and compost the bottom half.

How to cook asparagus. This is the best recipe for the most delicious and perfectly cooked asparagus. We eat it all the time!

After sauteing the asparagus, sprinkle with your grated Parmesan cheese as well as salt and pepper to taste. Then you will bake it in the oven and finally broil it. It is all so quick and easy. Done and ready to serve!

Let me tell you it is so delicious! The asparagus should have just a twinge of crispness to it. When added with the butter, Parmesan, salt and pepper…oh my . It totally enhances the natural deliciousness of the asparagus. I promise you won’t be disappointed. Perfect side dish to go with any spring meal or Easter meal you have planned. Maybe with some roast chicken or honey glazed ham, delicious bread and my olive oil and herb dip. Yum! I’m getting hungry.

How to cook asparagus. This is the best recipe for the most delicious and perfectly cooked asparagus. We eat it all the time!

What is your favorite spring veggie? Any tips for cooking it? Do tell…I’d love to learn other ideas for cooking spring veggies and I’m sure my other readers would as well. Leave a comment below.

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  1. Madonna/aka/Ms. Lemon says

    April 7, 2014 at 11:42 am

    This is such a simple recipe, but oh so good.

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    • KC Coake says

      April 7, 2014 at 7:58 pm

      It is just that…simple and super yummy! Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Teddy says

    April 7, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    If you do not have an oven proof pan, what would be a good alternative, and would that change the recipe times? Thanks!

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    • KC Coake says

      April 7, 2014 at 8:01 pm

      I’m glad you asked! Here’s how I’ve done it in the past. Put the butter in an oven safe dish. Cook the asparagus at 425 degrees for 5 minutes(make sure the oven is fully preheated). The add the Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and cook under the broiler for 2 minutes. Comes out just as good (and is even slightly easier than the other version)!

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      • Teddy says

        April 8, 2014 at 7:33 am

        Thanks, KC! I actually made asparagus last night and it came out soo good! I used a pyrex baking dish and your cooking instructions worked nicely 🙂 I also added sea salt and a dash of garlic powder. Take care!

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        • KC Coake says

          April 8, 2014 at 8:35 pm

          I’m so glad it turned out great for you! I love the idea of using sea salt and a little bit of garlic powder. Yummy additions!

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  3. Lori says

    April 8, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    This is great and another version. Boil in water for about 5 minutes. Run under cold water immediately. Toss with garlic salt and sprinkle with parmesean. Great as a side or appetizers.

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    • KC Coake says

      April 8, 2014 at 8:55 pm

      Thanks for the tips. Maybe they will work for others, but I’ve never had good luck with boiling asparagus. It always seems to come out mushy for me. Boo! 🙁

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  4. Renee Binkley Hansen says

    April 10, 2014 at 12:37 am

    I am actually eating asparagus right now!! Weird!!! I usually make mine on the stove top w/ the parm cheese….have never tried finishing in the oven! I will try that next time!

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  5. Joni says

    April 10, 2014 at 9:27 am

    Thanks for sharing, I am definitely adding this to my Easter menu!

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    • KC Coake says

      April 10, 2014 at 8:55 pm

      You are welcome! I hope you, and whomever you are sharing your Easter meal with, absolutely love the asparagus. ♥

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  6. Wendy @ www.mamasblogcentral.com says

    April 11, 2014 at 10:05 am

    I Love asparagus and this just looks amazing 🙂 I would love for you to share this on my Friday T.G.I.F. linky party 🙂 Have a great weekend!!

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    • KC Coake says

      April 13, 2014 at 7:10 pm

      Thanks so much!

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  7. cathy says

    April 14, 2014 at 7:53 am

    this looks great! I love asparagus and love the way you have cooked it here! Pinned! Checking this great recipe out from Monday Funday 🙂
    Cathy

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    • KC Coake says

      April 15, 2014 at 7:28 pm

      Thanks! I hope you enjoy it!

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  8. Jessica says

    April 15, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    My dad loves to eat asparagus. It’s pretty much a side dish to anything we eat haha! We always just cook it on stove top with the same ingredients as you(simple is best!), but now I’m curious to see how finishing it in the oven will turn out. Thanks for sharing!

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    • KC Coake says

      April 16, 2014 at 8:04 pm

      I would love to hear how you like this in comparison with what you normally make, since they are so similar. Hope you love it if you give it a try.

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  9. Ashley @ 3 Little Greenwoods says

    April 18, 2014 at 8:22 pm

    I love how you cooked it in the oven and can’t wait to try this recipe!

    I would love for you to share your creativity at my Show-Licious Craft & Recipe Party! Join us each Saturday morning at 8:00 am EST!

    ~ Ashley

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    • KC Coake says

      April 21, 2014 at 8:25 pm

      Thank you! Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  10. shelley says

    February 23, 2017 at 11:22 am

    Love, love, LOVE asparagus! Thanks for sharing at Over the Moon. We look forward to seeing you again next wee.

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  11. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    February 24, 2017 at 10:24 am

    I love asparagus! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner Link up!

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    • KC Coake says

      February 24, 2017 at 1:06 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  12. sahana says

    February 25, 2017 at 9:55 am

    I have never tried Asparagus. Have to try your method. Thank you for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty .We would like to see you again next week

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    • KC Coake says

      February 27, 2017 at 11:05 am

      I hope you enjoy it!

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