This delicious vegetable side dish is so quick and easy to make and so tasty! Made with a few simple ingredients, this asparagus almondine is perfect to serve all year round.
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This fresh and tasty asparagus almondine is quick enough to make for an easy weeknight meal, but fancy enough to be able to serve as part of a celebration meal at Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter.
This vegetable side dish is so quick and easy to make and is loaded with fresh and vibrant flavors.
If you love asparagus, be sure to check out my Crispy Garlic Roasted Asparagus and Bacon Wrapped Asparagus with Dijon.
Why you’ll love Asparagus Almondine:
- Quick: This dish is ready to serve in just 15 minutes and it’s so easy to prepare!
- Versatile: This is a great side to pair with all kinds of mains, from roasted meats, fish dishes to pastas.
- Delicious! This is one tasty way to get your veggies in! Fresh and bold, the asparagus is perfectly cooked. It’s so good guys!
How to make asparagus almondine
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- Steam the asparagus and place in ice water.
- Toast the almonds in melted butter.
- Add the asparagus to the almond, cover and shake and cook until the asparagus in tender.
- Mix in the seasonings.
- Serve.
Why place steamed vegetables in iced water?
It’s really important to place the steamed asparagus into iced water. This stops them from cooking so that they stay nice and firm. It also helps the asparagus to retain its bright green color.
Can you make it ahead of time?
It’s best to serve this asparagus almondine as soon as it’s ready. If you make it ahead of time and reheat it, the asparagus can get limp and the color will become dull.
What do you serve it with?
This asparagus side dish is great with all kinds of mains. And it makes an easy side dish for Easter or any holiday. Try it with:
Tips!
- Use fresh asparagus that is firm to the touch.
- Remove the woody ends of the asparagus before you steam them.
- Take care not to overcook the asparagus when you steam them, they should still be firm as you will continue to cook them in the skillet.
- Use fresh herbs and lemon juice for the most vibrant flavors.
- Serve the asparagus almondine immediately.
More Vegetable Side Dishes
Vegetable Side Dishes are a must make for any meal and especially for the holidays. Here are some additional favorites.
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Asparagus Almondine Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 bunches asparagus medium thickness, woody ends trimmed
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Flaky sea salt for serving
Instructions
- Steam the asparagus spears over 1-2 inches of water, about 2 minutes, or until the spears have softened but still snap. Transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and then to paper towels to pat dry.
- In a large skillet set over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the almonds and shake the pan, about 2-3 minutes, or until the butter is dark gold and has a nutty aroma. The almonds should not be darker than pale gold.
- Add the asparagus to the skillet and cover. Shake the pan so the butter coats the asparagus. Cook, shaking the pan continuously, about 2-4 minutes, or until the almonds and butter darken in color one shade to a light brown and the asparagus is cooked to desired tenderness. If the asparagus or almonds are darkening too quickly, reduce the heat to low.
- Sprinkle the asparagus with lemon juice, parsley, tarragon, chives and pepper and shake the pan until evenly distributed.
- Display the asparagus on a small platter and spoon the butter, herbs and almonds over the top. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and flake sea salt. Serve immediately.
Becky’s Tips
- Use fresh asparagus that is firm to the touch.
- Remove the woody ends of the asparagus before you steam them.
- Take care not to overcook the asparagus when you steam them, they should still be firm as you will continue to cook them in the skillet.
- Use fresh herbs and lemon juice for the most vibrant flavors.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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