How to Dress Fresh Steamed Asparagus

Asparagus is high in several nutrients and vitamins.

Although you would never know it by looking at it, asparagus is a member of the lily family of plants. An annual plant, it can produce asparagus stalks for as long as 15 years. The stalks have a fibrous outer covering which should be peeled prior to cooking. The ends of the asparagus should also be trimmed -- usually by bending the asparagus stalk until it snaps where the stalk is tender. Once cooked -- usually through steaming -- asparagus can be served a number of different ways, including with sauces and dressings. Does this Spark an idea?

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Dressing
Large bowl
Tongs
Teaspoon
Ceramic ramekins

Instructions

- 1
  
  Remove the asparagus from the steamer.
- 2
  
  Mix your dressing according to the directions of your recipe.
- 3
  
  Place the asparagus in a large bowl. Add the dressing to the bowl and coat the asparagus stalks fully. Use tongs or toss the asparagus in the bowl with a flick of the wrist.
- 4
  
  For an alternative presentation, place servings of asparagus on each guest's plate with the stalks lined up next to each other. Drizzle 1 or 2 teaspoons of dressing over the asparagus stalks.
- 5
  
  Let your guests add the dressing themselves by serving it on the side. Place the asparagus servings on individual plates. Set small ceramic ramekins next to their plates on the dinner table filled with a small amount of dressing.