Forevermama's Asparagus Parmigiano

20m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
30m
Ready In


"A tried and true recipe that's good because of it's simplicity. It's one of my favorite asparagus recipes. Found this recipe in a magazine (can't remember which) that featured recipe's of a founder of Dean and Delucca's grocers. I LOVE ASPARAGUS!"

Original is 4 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (177.8 g)
  • Calories 269.7
  • Total Fat - 26.5 g
  • Saturated Fat - 10 g
  • Cholesterol - 34.5 mg
  • Sodium - 155.7 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 5.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 3 g
  • Sugars - 2.7 g
  • Protein - 5.2 g
  • Calcium - 101.6 mg
  • Iron - 3.1 mg
  • Vitamin C - 8.4 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.2 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Cut about 1/2 - 1” off of the stem bottoms to remove the woody piece.

Step 2

Wash asparagus, and with a vegetable peeler, peel the bottom half of the stems (refer to tidbit below).

Step 3

Place in 1 1/2 quarts of salted boiling water. Boil gently until tender but not soft, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Remove asparagus, and set aside 4 to 5 tablespoons of asparagus water.

Step 5

Heat butter, oil, and water in saute pan. Add asparagus and lemon juice; toss.

Step 6

Remove from heat, place on platter. Add salt and pepper to taste, incorporating for even seasoning distribution. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top and serve immediately. Pass additional grated cheese, if desired.

Step 7

Tidbit: It is advisable to peel the bottom part of asparagus spears. This will remove the skin that sometimes can be tough.

Tips


No special items needed.

8 Reviews

Tisme

I really loved this recipe. I made this exactly as written and used a Grana Padano cheese to top the asparagus. I really enjoyed the citrus and buttery flavor the lemon and butter gave the asparagus and the Grana Padano on top added a perfect great savory topping. So quick and easy to make, I will certainly be making this again.

5.0

review by:
(21 Nov 2023)

KATO BABY

The asparagus was quick and easy to make with simple ingredients. It was perfection; we loved it. The asparagus were finished first. They were a wonderful side dish for our roast beef dinner. Thanks for sharing FEM.

5.0

review by:
(11 Apr 2021)

Daily Inspiration

This asparagus is absolutely delicious. Loved the parmesan cheese and lemon juice -- it really elevated the taste. Served this with some chicken and a cauliflower casserole.

5.0

(10 Mar 2021)

pelysma

Really delicious and elegant asparagus dish. We served this with Creole Shrimp and white rice and they were perfect together.

5.0

review by:
(9 Mar 2021)

lazyme

So simple and so yummy. The only thing I did differently was to cut the spears into smaller pieces. Thanks for sharing, Nat.

5.0

review by:
(7 Dec 2018)

Mikekey

Very simple, yet elegant enough for company. Served for Easter dinner, with leg of lamb.

5.0

review by:
(27 Mar 2016)

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