Steamed Asparagus

Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck, 2003

Show: Wolfgang Puck's Cooking ClassEpisode: Steam Power

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Cook Time:
8 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

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Prep: 8 min
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Cook: 8 min
Total:: 16 min

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Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Set up a steamer, fill the bottom with water and bring to a boil. If the asparagus are very thick, peel them. Start about 2-inch down from the tip of the stalk and peel. It is not necessary to peel thin asparagus. Cut the asparagus to fit into your steamer basket. Cover and steam until the asparagus are bright green and tender, but still somewhat crisp, about 6 to 8 minutes for thick asparagus and 3 to 5 minutes for thin asparagus. Remove from the steamer and season with salt and pepper.

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recipe Steamed Asparagus
WILLIAM LAKE WORTH, FL 04-16-2007
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MADE IT EASIER
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

THIS RECIPE MADE IT EASIER TO STEAM ASPARAGUS PROPERLY NO MORE SOGGY ASPARAGUS
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Anonymous 02-09-2006
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Crisp, but not raw, great texture
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Excellent receipe
recipe Steamed Asparagus
Anonymous 01-13-2006
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Asparagus
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I don't think this counts as an actual recipe....it is so basic that most people I know cook their asparagus this way. I... would have liked to see something a little different....I knew this one was already good having made it for several years.Read more
recipe Steamed Asparagus
KENDRA Denver, CO 03-05-2005
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A Holiday Favorite
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

It's just so simple, but elegant. We have these every year for Easter.