Betty's Savory Steamed Asparagus with Lemon Dressing

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Savory Steamed Asparagus with Lemon Dressing. This is an elegant accompaniment to a formal dinner. It is also nutritious and great for a healthy diet.

Ingredients:

1 bunch fresh asparagus
¼ cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (You may substitute 1 tablespoon dried basil.)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup light-tasting olive oil

Rinse the bundle of asparagus and pat dry with a paper towel. Snap off the bottom ends and set aside. (They will not be used in this recipe.) Place the bundle of asparagus in a steamer over boiling water. Position the asparagus spears so that the tips are pointing upward. This will allow more heat to be concentrated on the thicker bases. Steam for about 10 minutes, or until asparagus is bright green and crisp-tender. Meanwhile, make your Lemon Dressing. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together ¼ cup lemon juice, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper. Add ¼ cup olive oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until blended. Remove steamed asparagus from steamer and place in a nice serving bowl, arranged with all spears parallel and pointing in the same direction. Pour the Lemon Dressing into a small pitcher or salad dressing cruet. Drizzle a little Lemon Dressing in a line over the middle of the asparagus spears. Serve immediately, passing the Lemon Dressing for your diners to use as desired. I hope you enjoy this vegetable. It is delicious and also nutritious! I will have an entrée to go with it tomorrow! Enjoy!!! --Betty 

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[heesku1]

aww~ thank you and you're welcome Betty~ i didn't know what i was doing but i followed your direction and it came out excellent~ it was my first time steaming and preparing asparagus~ and special thanks to you i made it happen and made it for my mom when she visited me last night~ Betty~!!! she loved it~ and for that ~your the best~!!!! talk to you more later ~ take care

[bettyskitchen]

@heesku1 Thanks for your great feedback! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[heesku1]

hello betty~!!! you are truly the best~!!! i'm following you step by step right here on my living room watching and cooking back and forth~ haha take care and much blessing to you and your family~ from nyc

[bettyskitchen]

@heesku1 Thanks for your sweet comment! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[erica44xxx]

I made this as a side for Valentine's Day and it turned out wonderful! By far the most delicious asparagus dressing I've ever tasted. Thanks so much for sharing! :)

[bettyskitchen]

@erica44xxx Thanks for your great feedback! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[ChainEffect1]

Betty is the best, been following her since day one and university eating has never been better, thanks a lot betty!

[bettyskitchen]

@erica44xxx Always use 1/3 of the fresh amount when you are using any dried herb.

--Betty :)

[erica44xxx]

Delicious looking recipe! About how much basil will be needed if it's the dried spice-type that comes in a container?

[bettyskitchen]

@kokonutbaby1 Hi Angie! I hope you are having a great day! I think you will enjoy the fresh asparagus as compared to the can. The canned type seems to have woody stalks, but you won't find that in the fresh asparagus. And, although fresh asparagus is pretty expensive, the canned variety is not cheap! I hope you have a lovely day.

Hugs to you.....

-Betty :)