Tag: asparagus

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Grilled Lemon Chicken Salad 17

Simple and bright, this is the kind of main that puts us in the mood for spring. If you’ve never thrown fresh lemons on the grill, try it: The slight edge of char intensifies their tartness, and they look gorgeous. The marinade is more of a wet rub since the chicken goes straight to the […]

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Chicken Scaloppine with Sugar Snap Pea, Asparagus, and Lemon Salad 15

Scaloppine are chicken breasts pounded thin; they cook to perfection in four minutes. The crisp salad comes together quickly, too, which makes this a great dinner for a busy night. Ingredients 3 cups julienne-cut trimmed sugar snap peas (about 1 pound) 2 cups (1-inch) slices asparagus (about 1 pound) 6 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast […]

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Dilly Salmon Packets with Asparagus 15

Remove the foil and arrange fillets over asparagus for a lovely presentation. No grill? Bake the packets at 425° for 15 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Ingredients Cooking spray 4 (6-oz.) salmon fillets (about 1-in. thick) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper […]

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Spring Soba Salad 13

The beauty of seasonal produce comes to life in this bright spring salad. A simple trip to your farmers market should cover all the basics, but feel free to add or remove any ingredients you prefer. Radishes are a great use-it-all veggie, making them a highly economical buy. Instead of chopping off the greens and […]

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Asparagus-Parmesan Pita Rounds

Information Calories 245 Caloriesfromfat 20% Fat 5.4g Satfat 1.8g Monofat 2.4g Polyfat 0.7g Protein 10.5g Carbohydrate 40g Fiber 3.5g Cholesterol 5mg Iron 2.7mg Sodium 601mg Calcium 177mg How to Make It Step 1 Preheat oven 450°. Step 2 Steam asparagus, covered, 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse with cold water; drain. Step 3 Combine oil […]

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Spinach Pesto Pasta with Shrimp

Pesto is a great big-batch sauce for using up a mix of herbs and greens, but it tends to go army-green if made ahead. We quickly blanch spinach and basil to preserve the color without diluting flavor, then bump up the green with fresh parsley. A little chopped tomato adds moisture and mild acidity. Be […]

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Arugula, Egg, and Charred Asparagus Salad

Just a hint of char on the asparagus adds fantastic complexity to this simple 5-ingredient spring salad. Look for medium stalks rather than pencil-thin ones—those would char and dry out too quickly. A soft-boiled egg adds protein and richness; let the slightly runny yolks mingle with the rest of the salad before enjoying. Whole-milk Greek […]

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Dilly Salmon Packets with Asparagus 3

Remove the foil and arrange fillets over asparagus for a lovely presentation. No grill? Bake the packets at 425° for 15 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Ingredients Cooking spray 4 (6-oz.) salmon fillets (about 1-in. thick) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper […]

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Beef Tenderloin with Balsamic Asparagus

Beef tenderloin steaks are often considered a special-occasion cut, but when they go on sale (or you’re ready for a splurge), this classic preparation is foolproof. Use a timer rather than turning, prodding, or overcooking the steaks, and set the timer again while they rest so you don’t slice too soon. You could also use […]

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Arugula, Egg, and Charred Asparagus Salad

Just a hint of char on the asparagus adds fantastic complexity to this simple 5-ingredient spring salad. Look for medium stalks rather than pencil-thin ones—those would char and dry out too quickly. A soft-boiled egg adds protein and richness; let the slightly runny yolks mingle with the rest of the salad before enjoying. Whole-milk Greek […]