Steamed Asparagus
Recipe courtesy of Alton Brown
- Total: 9 min Prep: 5 min Cook: 4 min
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
1/4 cup water
1 pound fresh asparagus, 1 to 1 1/2 inches cut off the bottom. I use large asparagus as they taste better.
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
- Pour or spritz the water onto 4 paper towels. Spread out the paper towels and lay the asparagus on top of the dampened towels. Sprinkle with the salt. Roll up the asparagus in the dampened towels. Lay the bundle, seam side down, in the microwave. Microwave on high until the asparagus is just crisp tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the microwave using tongs and carefully unwrap. Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately.
Show: Good Eats
Episode: Age of Asparagus
Peter’s Notes: I peel the bottom 2/3rds of the asparagus which makes them very tender. I cook them for 5 minutes and 15 seconds and the come out perfect. Dress them anyway you like.
Broccoli and Cauliflower: florets only, Dress it anyway you like.
Green Beans: florets only, 5 minutes and 20 seconds.
Carrots: peeled and cut ¼ inch diagonally. 6 minutes for soft or 5 minutes 45 seconds for a bit firmer.
Video: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/steamed-asparagus-recipe-1920978#launch-lead-video
