asparagus Archives - Cooking Classy

Grilled Vegetables

Jaclyn — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:25:59 +0000

Grilled Vegetables! A colorful rainbow of vegetables is grilled over hot flames until slightly charred and perfectly tender, then they're finished with a simple herby olive oil to add a final layer of fresh flavor. This side dish is not only eye-catching and gorgeous—it's also nutritious! I bet you can even get kids to try these summer grilled veggies. What more do you need this summer?

Helpful Tips for the Best Grilled Vegetables

Grilling vegetables couldn't be easier. There's hardly anything to it, but I recommend upgrading them with seasonings, fats, or herbs like we've done here.

The main idea is just knowing which vegetables work well for grilling, following the simple, straightforward prep method, cooking the vegetables on a preheated grill, and following the cook times directed.

Crisper vegetables will take longer to grill to a tender texture, while softer vegetables will obviously cook faster.

I also like to get a decent char on certain vegetables like the corn and peppers, so put these vegetables in the areas of the grill that have hot spots (usually towards the back of the grill, or some grills like the Weber Genesis I have include a sear zone burner).

Then, only put many vegetables on your grill that you can fit in a single layer. If you need to work in batches, that's just fine. You can keep them warm on a baking sheet in a 200-degree oven if needed.

This is a great option for a side to pair with pulled chicken sandwiches, turkey burgers, pan-seared steak, baked chicken thighs, and so much more! Or keep it vegetarian and serve the veggies over a grain boil with a dressing of your choice.

I also love to throw grilled veggies on top of salads, pizza, or pasta with a light butter sauce and fresh herbs like basil or rosemary—delicious, healthy, and fresh!

Either way, you can't go wrong here! So much fresh goodness in every bite.

Salmon and Asparagus in Foil

Jaclyn — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 16:47:54 +0000

Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus couldn't be easier to make and results in juicy, succulent baked salmon and perfectly cooked asparagus. Serve this salmon with salad or mashed potatoes for a complete meal, perfect for busy weeknights!

A Must Have Baked Salmon Recipe!

Do you have those days where you don't mind cooking but more than anything you just don't want to clean up the mess? I have them all the time, dishes are never ending around here. So, when there's an easy recipe out there that requires minimal prep and clean up I'm all over it!

This baked salmon in foil really couldn't get any easier and the method of cooking it all together in a foil pouch seals in moisture and keeps the flavors intact. It's also a very versatile recipe, you can use other veggies that need using up. I love how foolproof this recipe is, even if you have minimal experience in the kitchen you can easily make this salmon!

Once you try these salmon foil packets, you'll likely turn to this method time and time...and time again. I know I will. Salmon is one of my favorite dinners and this is one of my favorite ways to prepare it.

Ravioli with Tomatoes Asparagus Garlic and Herbs

Jaclyn — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 03:11:39 +0000

This Ravioli with Tomatoes Asparagus Garlic and Herbs uses a store-bought four cheese ravioli to save tons of time, it's paired with lots of fresh veggies, then to make everything shine it's coated with a buttery garlic herb sauce, balsamic vinegar and parmesan. And did I mention you'll love that crunch from the walnuts? Don't skip them!

Quick Ravioli Recipe

Who doesn't love a super easy, perfectly comforting and satisfying semi-homemade meal? Come Thursday and Friday I'm always looking for the quickest, simplest dinners.

Something that will still be flavorful and my family will eat and enjoy, but I want something that doesn't require a lot of effort on my part. Because life just happened through the week and now we're tired and want to relax right?

So here we have the perfect easy dinner (that is actually fitting for any night of the week). It's so delicious and perfectly hearty. And who wouldn't love it??

Ingredients You'll Need for this Recipe

Store-bought four cheese ravioli
Olive oil
Butter
Asparagus
Grape tomatoes
Garlic
Fresh basil
Fresh parsley
Parmesan cheese
Walnuts
Balsamic Vinegar
And of course, salt and pepper

How to Make this Delicious Ravioli Recipe

First you'll boil the ravioli according to package instructions (usually about 7 minutes).
While that's cooking you'll melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet.
Then you'll saute the asparagus until it's tender and add tomatoes and garlic and saute to warm tomatoes through.
Now you'll pour in a splash of balsamic vinegar (hello flavor!).
To finish it all off you'll pour the cooked and drained ravioli in to a large bowl along with that asparagus mixture, the walnut, fresh herbs, and season with salt and pepper to taste and give it a good toss.
And finally finish it off with a large handful of shredded parmesan. Because what's a good pasta dish without parmesan?

One Pan Balsamic Chicken and Veggies

Jaclyn — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 17:02:52 +0000

This One Pan Balsamic Chicken and Veggies couldn't get any easier, plus it's healthy and brimming with delicious flavor! This is one of those 20-minute meals that is sure to satisfy.

Easy Balsamic Chicken and Veggies

The flavor of this one pan chicken and veggies is spot on delicious, and it has just enough versatility going on to keep things interesting. And the flavor? With the word balsamic in the title you know it's got to be good right? This balsamic chicken is so good! Who knew a dinner that was so easy could taste so incredible?

This is a dinner or lunch I'm definitely adding to my rotation. I loved everything about it, the flavor, appearance, simple prep and of course the easy clean up! All around win with this one!

Want to see how easy this one pan balsamic chicken is? Watch the video!

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Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken with Asparagus Tomatoes and Walnuts

Jaclyn — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 01:37:26 +0000

Pesto Chicken with Asparagus, Tomatoes and Walnuts is a simple sheet pan meal that's brimming with flavor (thanks to al pesto). It's so easy to throw together yet the end result is so delicious!

This is a perfect weeknight chicken dinner, definitely a recipe you'll want to hang on to.

Basil Pesto Chicken

Homemade pesto makes any meal incredible doesn't it? And it's just so easy to make, the food processor does most of the work.

You get tender bite size pieces of chicken paired with fresh sweet tomatoes, nutritious asparagus, crunchy walnuts and it's all covered with a super flavorful pesto.

Here I like to cook the chicken with some of the pesto so the flavors have time to soak into the chicken, then I also like to add more at the end to get that really bright fresh flavor.

One of the main highlights of this sheet pan chicken dinner (which we may not think would be a highlight but they are) are those perfectly crunchy and buttery walnuts. I absolutely love walnuts!

Teriyaki Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry

Jaclyn — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 03:32:56 +0000

Teriyaki Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry is a simple yet perfectly flavorful dinner that is sure to please. Tender pieces of shrimp are coated with a sweet and tangy sauce that will leave you craving more!

Teriyaki Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry

You know I love that teriyaki sauce, but it wasn't until now that I tried it with shrimp, and I'm hooked! The flavors all just blend so well, and when served with brown or white rice, it's a perfectly hearty and satisfying meal.

I'm so glad that the majority of my family has come around to loving shrimp because I'm a full-fledged shrimp fan now. Five years ago, I never would have thought I'd be making teriyaki shrimp for dinner, but here I am making it for dinner allll of the time.

What took me so long? I was definitely missing out, not only on the tastiness of shrimp but on that three-minute cook time for shrimp. You just can't beat that.

And when it's covered generously in a sweet, salty, and tangy homemade teriyaki sauce, then sprinkled with those little crunchy flecks of sesame seeds and paired with perfectly crisp-tender asparagus like so, you know it's going to be straight up delicious! This is how you do weeknight dinners!

Asparagus and Teriyaki Shrimp Ingredients

Low-sodium soy sauce
Honey
Brown sugar
Fresh ginger
Garlic
Rice vinegar
Sesame oil
Cornstarch
Shrimp
Canola oil
Asparagus

How to Make Teriyaki Shrimp Stir-Fry

In a saucepan, whisk soy sauce, 5 Tbsp water, honey, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and rice vinegar.
Bring to a light boil. Whisk together the cornstarch with the remaining 1 Tbsp water, then add to the saucepan.
Boil 1 minute while stirring.
Saute asparagus in skillet until tender, transfer to a plate.
Cook shrimp in skillet about 3 minutes, turning once.
Add in asparagus, pour in teriyaki sauce, and toss everything to evenly coat.

Can I Substitute Another Vegetable?

This would also be delicious with broccoli in place of the asparagus (you'll just need a little more oil when sautéing). I'll be trying that out next. Snow peas would be another great choice, as would bell peppers and matchstick carrots.

Do I Use Raw or Pre-Cooked Shrimp for This Recipe?

You want to use raw (thawed if frozen) shrimp in this recipe. If you use the pre-cooked frozen shrimp that comes in bags, you'll wind up cooking the shrimp twice, and the texture of this dish will be off.

Tips for the Best Teriyaki Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe

Trim the ends of the asparagus before adding it to the large skillet. The ends are quite woody and don't taste good!
Fresh ginger is key in this simple teriyaki shrimp and asparagus stir-fry. If possible, avoid powdered ginger for the best flavor.
Watch the shrimp carefully while they cook. You'll know it's ready to eat when it turns a bright pink color.
Most stir fry recipes are served over white rice, but you can also serve this over cauliflower rice or noodles.

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Teriyaki Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry

This is a simple yet perfectly flavorful shrimp recipe that is sure to please. Tender pieces of shrimp are coated with a sweet and tangy sauce that will leave you craving more!

5 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
7 Tbsp water, ( divided)
2 1/2 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp packed brown sugar ((light or dark))
2 tsp peeled and minced fresh ginger
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp rice vinegar
1/4 tsp sesame oil, (optional)
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 1/4 lbs large ((21/25) shrimp)
2 Tbsp canola oil or olive oil
1 lb asparagus ((preferably thicker spears), woody ends trimmed, diced into 1-inch pieces)
Sesame seeds, (for garnish (optional))

In a small saucepan whisk together low-sodium soy sauce, 6 Tbsp of the water, honey, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar and sesame oil.
Bring mixture to a light boil over medium-high heat. Whisk together cornstarch with remaining 1 Tbsp water, then add to sauce mixture in saucepan. Reduce heat slightly and allow to boil 30 seconds - 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, cover and set aside.
Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add asparagus and saute until tender, about 4 - 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Heat remaining 1 Tbsp oil in skillet, add shrimp. Cook on first side about 1 1/2 minutes then flip and cook on opposite side until cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes.
Add in asparagus, pour in teriyaki sauce and toss everything to evenly coat. Serve warm over white or brown rice, garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

You'll know the shrimp is ready to eat when it turns a bright pink color.
Recipe source: Cooking Classy, adapted from my Teriyaki Chicken Bowls recipe

Main Course

Asian

Teriyaki Shrimp

Shrimp and Asparagus Foil Packs with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

Jaclyn — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 04:17:27 +0000

Shrimp and Asparagus Foil Packs are quick to make yet the are brimming with bright fresh flavor. And to think I was once a shrimp hater!

Grilled Shrimp in Foil!

It's recipes like this grilled shrimp in foil (and these Shrimp Boil Foil Packets and these Shrimp and Couscous Foil Packets with Avocado Salsa) that finally made me into a shrimp lover. When it's flavored right and cooked right, sign me up!

Let's just put it this way, you neeeeed these Shrimp and Asparagus Foil Packs with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce in your life! The flavors are spot on delicious and clean up couldn't be easier!

The way the rich and tangy lemon butter sauce is the perfect compliment to shrimp, and the fresh asparagus too.

Lemon Chicken Asparagus and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner

Jaclyn — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 23:48:31 +0000

Lemon Chicken Asparagus and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner is so easy to throw together, it only takes about 15 minutes to prep, most of which is just cutting, and the oven does the rest, and voila, you get a sheet pan meal all in one! It's healthy, hearty, and satisfying, and it's just purely delicious!

The bright lemony flavor mixed with the herbs and garlic makes this simple chicken dinner taste like it's not so simple. Sheet pan chicken is pretty much an easy cheater meal, but hey what's not to love?

Easy Lemon Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

I've already made this sheet pan dinner two other times. Each of those times I made this with green beans and I also added a little oregano which adds another herby flavor if you like that. This time around, I decided to go with asparagus because they roast up with a prettier tone of green - the color of the green beans just dies out. Both taste delicious though so if you'd like you can go with green beans since they are cheaper this time of year than the asparagus. You could also try broccoli! And don't skimp on the fresh herbs if you have them.

One key here, as I mentioned with the other Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner I just posted, is to be sure to take the temperature of the chicken so you don't overcook it. Chicken cooked past 165 dries out quickly so let's not go there. Also, work to keep the chicken pieces cut up the same size and in a single layer so they all bake evenly. You don't want itty bitty pieces that cook up way before some big pieces may. I mean they definitely don't need to be exact, just close. This is one reason chicken thighs or bone-in chicken cuts can be a little tricky with pan meals.

I've always loved lemon chicken and I just love how simple it is here. The lemon slices are so pretty, plus I love that I get my veggies cooked with it at the same time. I might even try sprinkling a little feta cheese over the finished dish! Add this to your easy dinners list—it tastes great and it's something you can feel great about eating!

Lemon Chicken Asparagus and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner

This dinner is so easy to throw together, it only takes about 15 minutes prep and the oven does the rest. It's a healthy, hearty and satisfying one pan meal that's packed with fresh ingredients! The bright lemony flavor mixed with the herbs and garlic makes this simple chicken dinner taste perfect.

1 1/2 lb baby red potatoes, (diced into small pieces (about 1-inch))
4 Tbsp olive oil, (divided)
1 1/4 lbs thin asparagus, (tough ends trimmed, remaining chopped into 2-inch pieces*)
1 1/2 lbs boneless, (skinless chicken breasts, diced into even bite size pieces (about 1-inch))
4 cloves garlic, (minced)
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice ((zest it first and set the zest aside))
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary, (crushed)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tsp lemon zest

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray an 18 by 13-inch rimmed baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
Place potatoes in a mound in center of baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 1/2 Tbsp of the olive oil then toss to evenly coat. Spread into an even layer then roast in preheated oven 20 minutes (meanwhile cut and prep other ingredients).
Remove baking sheet from oven, add asparagus over potatoes then chicken over asparagus. Drizzle remaining 2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil and lemon juice over the top.
Sprinkle evenly with garlic, thyme, rosemary, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Toss (with a spatula, pan may be hot) to evenly coat, spread into an even layer (don't overlap chicken pieces).
Return to oven and roast, tossing once halfway through, until chicken is cooked through (center should register 165 on thickest pieces), about 16 - 22 minutes longer. Season with more salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle with parsley and lemon zest and serve warm.

*If you don't want to buy two bunches 1 lb of asparagus would work fine too. I've also made this with 12 oz of trimmed and chopped fresh green beans in place of the asparagus but I prefer to start them roasting with the potatoes so they aren't crunchy in the end, green beans take longer to cook than the asparagus does.

Main Course

American

Healthy Chicken Recipe

Pesto Pasta with Shrimp and Asparagus

Jaclyn — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 05:54:17 +0000

This Shrimp Pesto Pasta comes together in around half an hour and is a family favorite recipe! Linguine is tossed with a basil-parsley pesto, fresh asparagus, tender shrimp and lemon juice to make the most incredible pasta dish.

Easy Shrimp Pesto Pasta

In case you haven't noticed, I really love pasta! We have pasta of some sort at least once a week. You should see my pantry, about 1/3 of it is stocked with pasta and noodles.

I mean, not to be a hater but zoodles are an abomination! Okay, I'm only kidding. I can't say that until I've actually tried them.

Someday I'll get there but I'm not quite ready yet :). What can I say? I love carbs. They make me full and therefore no longer hangry...or in other words they make me a kind and happy human.

Today's recipe is a shrimp and asparagus pasta that's been tossed with a homemade basil and parsley pesto, and let me tell you it is oh so good! It is abundantly flavorful thanks to the fresh pesto and a bit of fresh lemon juice, plus you get those delicious and unique flavors from the fresh asparagus and shrimp.

So far my family is 2 for 4 that like shrimp (one daughter and myself), and now I just need to get my husband and my other daughter to like it too. But for now I guess it just means more for me.

Just like I used to be kind of annoyed by the fact that my husband didn't like fresh tomatoes so he'd request his serving without, then I just realized once upon a time that that meant more tomatoes for me so there are no complaints there.

We all have different taste buds but hopefully yours agree with me on this, because this pesto shrimp asparagus pasta is incredibly delicious!

Asparagus, Tomato and Feta Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Jaclyn — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 05:25:24 +0000

A super delicious asparagus, tomato and feta salad drizzled with an easy balsamic vinaigrette. This salad uses few ingredients but they're all powerful in flavor creating an incredible salad that you won't be able to stop eating!

Asparagus, Tomato & Feta Salad

Here's one of my all time favorite spring salads! When creating this I was skeptical that it would be anything "wow!" worthy because there really isn't a whole lot to it, it's easy to make and it doesn't require a lot of ingredients but sometimes the simpler things are some of the best, it was "wow!" worthy and then some.

I mean when you start to lose track of how many plates of it you've dished up then it must be pretty amazing. It's so good you'll be like "what main dish?" Forget it all just give me a heaping bowl full of this! I loved every ingredient in this Asparagus, Tomato and Feta Salad and how surprisingly well it really all came together.