Green asparagus two ways | Nordmad
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Green asparagus two ways | Nordmad

Crisp green asparagus cooked two ways — briefly pan-seared, and oven-roasted with Parmesan. A simple starter or side with a touch of lemon.

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4.8 (91)
25 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings

  • Asparagus

    • 500 g fresh green asparagus
    • 0.5 tsk salt
    • 0.3 tsk freshly ground pepper

  • Pan-seared

    • 1 spsk olive oil

  • Oven-roasted with Parmesan

    • 1 spsk olive oil
    • 30 g Parmesan, freshly grated

  • Finish

    • 0.5 stk lemon

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prep the asparagus

    1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
    2. Rinse the asparagus and snap off the woody end at the natural break point.
    3. Pat completely dry — it helps browning and keeps the roasted spears crisp.
    4. Divide the asparagus into two portions (for pan and for oven).
    5 min
    KnifeCutting Board
  2. 2

    Pan-seared asparagus

    1. Heat a pan well and add 1 tbsp olive oil.
    2. Add half the asparagus and cook 3–4 minutes, turning a few times, until spotted golden but still with bite.
    3. Season with a little salt and pepper.
    4. Turn off the heat and finish with a small squeeze of lemon.
    6 min
    High heat
    Pan
  3. 3

    Oven-roasted asparagus with Parmesan

    1. Lay the remaining asparagus on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
    2. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and toss so they are lightly coated.
    3. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and Parmesan.
    4. Bake 8–10 minutes until tender but still crisp and the Parmesan is lightly golden.
    5. Serve right away with a little extra lemon and another sprinkle of Parmesan if you like.
    10 min
    200°C
    Oven

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

110kcal

Protein

5g

Fat

8g

Carbs

3g

Serving Size

150g

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve as a light starter with a squeeze of lemon.
  • • Use as a green side with fish or chicken.
  • • Combine both preparations on one plate.

Drink Pairings

  • • Vin: Dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc
  • • Alkoholfri: Sparkling lemon water

Side Pairings

  • • Grilled salmon
  • • Pan-fried chicken breast

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fresh berries with whipped cream

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 2 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Freezing softens the spears — usually not worth it. Refresh 1–2 minutes in a dry pan or a few minutes at 180°C.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 0 days
  • • Temperature: -18°C

Tips

Preparation

  • • Snap at the natural break point to avoid tough ends.
  • • Use freshly grated Parmesan.

Cooking

  • • Watch the oven — the spears should be tender but still crisp.
  • • Use high heat in the pan to keep color and bite.

Serving

  • • A drizzle of lemon oil adds freshness.
  • • Serve right away to keep the crisp texture.

Variations

Flavor

  • Drizzle balsamic over the roasted spears.
  • Add a little minced garlic to the pan.
  • Finish with a pinch of chili.

Health

  • Skip the cheese on the roasted half.
  • Swap olive oil for a little butter in the pan.

Method

  • Cook the whole batch in the pan.
  • Roast the whole batch in the oven.

Toppings

  • Extra Parmesan.
  • Toasted almonds.
  • Lemon zest.

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