How To Blanch Asparagus Recipes

Steps:

• Prepare 1 1/2 pounds medium-thick asparagus (see Rinse and Snap). Have a large bowl of ice water ready. In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Season with 2 tablespoons coarse salt, and add asparagus; boil until tender, 3 to 4 minutes (depending on thickness).
• Remove with tongs, or drain in a colander, and immediately transfer to ice water for 1 minute to stop the cooking process. Drain; refrigerate until completely chilled.

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a medium pot filled with boiling salted water for 40 seconds. Remove asparagus and serve with sea bass.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and return water to a boil. Prepare an ice-water bath. Peel lower two thirds of each asparagus stalk with a vegetable peeler. Place asparagus in boiling water and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer asparagus to ice-water bath until cool; drain.

Steps:

• Remove the tough ends of the spears; discard them.
• Add some coarse sea salt to water and bring it to a boil.
• Add asparagus and set the timer for 2:30 to 3 minutes.
• Remove them using a slotted spoon and plunge them in an ice water bath. Leave them there until cool off.
• Drain the asparagus and proceed with your recipe.