How to Cook Perfect Asparagus

Duration

8 min

Level

Steps

1
Trim the woody ends from the asparagus spears.
2
Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil.
3
Add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook for 2–3 minutes, depending on thickness, until just tender and bright green.
4
Immediately transfer the asparagus to a bowl of ice water using a slotted spoon. Let sit for 1–2 minutes to stop the cooking process.
5
Drain and pat dry. Serve warm or at room temperature, or use in your desired dish.

1
For extra flavour, toss finished asparagus with a little olive oil, lemon zest, or shaved parmesan.
2
Avoid overcrowding the pot — blanch in batches if necessary.
3
Save the ice bath water to chill another ingredient or reuse for herbs.

...And that's it, enjoy!

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Duration

8 min

Level

1
Trim the woody ends from the asparagus spears.
2
Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil.
3
Add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook for 2–3 minutes, depending on thickness, until just tender and bright green.
4
Immediately transfer the asparagus to a bowl of ice water using a slotted spoon. Let sit for 1–2 minutes to stop the cooking process.
5
Drain and pat dry. Serve warm or at room temperature, or use in your desired dish.

1
For extra flavour, toss finished asparagus with a little olive oil, lemon zest, or shaved parmesan.
2
Avoid overcrowding the pot — blanch in batches if necessary.
3
Save the ice bath water to chill another ingredient or reuse for herbs.

...And that's it, enjoy!

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